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Where is the Matthewson family from?

You can see how Matthewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthewson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matthewson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Matthewson families living in Quebec. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matthewson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Matthewson families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matthewson 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 14,000 census records available for the last name Matthewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthewson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Matthewson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.
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Draft Cards
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Matthewson. For the veterans among your Matthewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Matthewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthewson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Matthewson

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Matthewson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Matthewson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Matthewson. For the veterans among your Matthewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Matthewson military records

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What is the average Matthewson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Matthewson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Matthewson in 1949 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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