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Mattsson Family History

Mattsson Surname Meaning

Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Matts a short form of Matthias or Mattheus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Mattsson family from?

You can see how Mattsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mattsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mattsson family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mattsson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Mattsson families in 1891.
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What did your Mattsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mattsson. 100% of Mattsson 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Mattsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattsson 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Mattsson. 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 218 military records available for the last name Mattsson. For the veterans among your Mattsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattsson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mattsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mattsson in 1952 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattsson 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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