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Matthiessen Family History

Matthiessen Surname Meaning

North German Danish and Norwegian: variant of Matthiesen.

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


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Where is the Matthiessen family from?

You can see how Matthiessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthiessen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matthiessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Matthiessen family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Matthiessen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Matthiessen families in 1911.
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What did your Matthiessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matthiessen. 50% of Matthiessen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Matthiessen women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Musician Teacher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matthiessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthiessen 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 Matthiessen. 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 Matthiessen. For the veterans among your Matthiessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthiessen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Matthiessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matthiessen in 1960 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthiessen 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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