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Matsell Family History

Matsell Name Meaning

from Mattishall (Norfolk) which is recorded as Mateshala in 1086 and Matteshala in the 12th century. The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal name *Mætt (genitive *Mættes) + Old English halh ‘nook corner of land’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mansell, Maxwell, Ramsell, Lasell, Maisel, Ansell, Hassell, Vassell

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Where is the Matsell family from?

You can see how Matsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Matsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Matsell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matsell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matsell families in 1840.
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What did your Matsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Matsell. 37% of Matsell men worked as a Bricklayer and 96% of Matsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matsell were Locomotive Fireman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    37%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    28%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Locomotive Fireman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matsell 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Matsell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Matsell. For the veterans among your Matsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matsell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Matsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Matsell in 1967 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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