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Mattason Family History

Mattason 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: Matteson, Mattison, Mattsson, Mattson, Mattas, Matalon, Mathison

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Where is the Mattason family from?

You can see how Mattason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mattason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mattason family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattason's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mattason families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Mattason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattason 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Mattason. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mattason. For the veterans among your Mattason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattason lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Mattason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mattason in 1977 was 86, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattason 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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