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Mattenson Family History

Mattenson Surname 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: Matteson, Martenson, Mattinson, Patterson, Catterson, Mattison

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Where is the Mattenson family from?

You can see how Mattenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattenson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Mattenson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mattenson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mattenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattenson 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 Mattenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Own Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattenson. 100% of Mattenson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mattenson women worked as an Own Home.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Own Home
    100%

What Mattenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Mattenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattenson 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Mattenson. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mattenson. For the veterans among your Mattenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattenson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mattenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mattenson in 1973 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mattenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattenson 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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