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Matsen Family History

Matsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: rare patronymic from the personal name Mats a short form of Mat(t)hias or Mat(t)heus (see Matthew).

In North America this surname is also an altered form of the much more common cognate Madsen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matsen family from?

You can see how Matsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Matsen families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Matsen's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Matsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matsen. 100% of Matsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Matsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matsen. 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 371 military records available for the last name Matsen. For the veterans among your Matsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matsen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Matsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Matsen in 1960 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matsen 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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