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Mattheessen Family History

Mattheessen 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: Matthiessen, Matthiesen, Mathiesen, Matthewson, Matthews, Matteson

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Where is the Mattheessen family from?

You can see how Mattheessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattheessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mattheessen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattheessen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mattheessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattheessen 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 14 census records available for the last name Mattheessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattheessen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mattheessen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mattheessen. For the veterans among your Mattheessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattheessen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Mattheessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mattheessen in 1973 was 47, and 83 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattheessen 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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