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Mathiesen Family History

Mathiesen Surname Meaning

Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Mathies (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Mathiesen family from?

You can see how Mathiesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathiesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathiesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mathiesen families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathiesen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mathiesen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathiesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mathiesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathiesen. 29% of Mathiesen men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Mathiesen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathiesen were Salesman and Packer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Packer
    11%

What Mathiesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mathiesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathiesen 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mathiesen. 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 Mathiesen. For the veterans among your Mathiesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathiesen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mathiesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mathiesen in 1960 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathiesen 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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