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Mathewson Family History

Mathewson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Matthew.

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


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Where is the Mathewson family from?

You can see how Mathewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathewson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathewson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Mathewson families living in Northumberland. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mathewson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mathewson families in 1891.
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What did your Mathewson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mathewson. 100% of Mathewson men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 80% of Mathewson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Chartered Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Mathewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathewson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mathewson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Mathewson. For the veterans among your Mathewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathewson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mathewson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mathewson in 1943 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathewson 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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