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Matlerson Family History

Matlerson 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: Matherson, Patterson, Catterson, Matteson, Watterson, Raulerson

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Where is the Matlerson family from?

You can see how Matlerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Matlerson families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Matlerson families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Matlerson's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Matlerson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Matlerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlerson 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 Matlerson. 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 Matlerson. For the veterans among your Matlerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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