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Mathisen Name Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Mathis (see Matthew ).

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


Similar surnames: Mathiesen, Mathiasen, Mathison, Matthiesen, Mathis, Mattsen, Mathies

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Where is the Mathisen family from?

You can see how Mathisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Mathisen families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mathisen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mathisen families in 1880.
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What did your Mathisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mathisen. 50% of Mathisen men worked as a 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
    50%
  • Buandier
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mathisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathisen 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 Mathisen. 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 Mathisen. For the veterans among your Mathisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathisen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mathisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mathisen in 1955 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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