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Matsan Family History

Matsan 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, Matsen, Marsan, Madan, Mannan, Mangan, Hasan, Mathai, Magnan

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Where is the Matsan family from?

You can see how Matsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matsan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matsan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Matsan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Matsan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Matsan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Matsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matsan 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Matsan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Matsan. For the veterans among your Matsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matsan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Matsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Matsan in 1974 was 92, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matsan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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