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Mattinson Name Meaning

English (northern): patronymic from a pet form of Matthew .

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


Similar surnames: Mattison, Martinson, Matteson, Mathison, Mathieson, Pattison

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Where is the Mattinson family from?

You can see how Mattinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mattinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 84 Mattinson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Mattinson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mattinson families in 1911.
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What did your Mattinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mattinson. 80% of Mattinson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mattinson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattinson were Engineer and Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    7%
  • Engineer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mattinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattinson 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 Mattinson. 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 750 military records available for the last name Mattinson. For the veterans among your Mattinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattinson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mattinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mattinson in 1956 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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