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Matkson Family History

Matkson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Matson, Markson, Mattson, Matison, Mathson, Maison, Mason, Marson

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Where is the Matkson family from?

You can see how Matkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matkson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Matkson family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Matkson's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Matkson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Matkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matkson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Matkson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Matkson. For the veterans among your Matkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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