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Mtheson Family History

Mtheson Name 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: Matheson, Teson, Matteson, Acheson, Mathison, Mathieson, Atcheson

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Where is the Mtheson family from?

You can see how Mtheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mtheson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mtheson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mtheson families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mtheson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mtheson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Mtheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mtheson 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 Mtheson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mtheson. For the veterans among your Mtheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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