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Matterson Family History

Matterson Surname Meaning

variant of Mattison with intrusive -r-. Compare Matherson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Matterson family from?

You can see how Matterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matterson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 73 Matterson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Matterson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Matterson families in 1891.
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What did your Matterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Matterson. 60% of Matterson men worked as a Coal Merchant and 89% of Matterson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matterson were Police Constable and War Office.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Merchant
    60%
  • Police Constable
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • War Office
    5%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Matterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matterson 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 Matterson. 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 852 military records available for the last name Matterson. For the veterans among your Matterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matterson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matterson in 1963 was 71, and 97 in 2004.

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