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Mattinson Name Meaning

English (northern): patronymic from a pet form of Matthew .

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


Similar surnames: Mattison, Martinson, Matteson, Mathison, Mathieson, Pattison

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Where is the Mattinson family from?

You can see how Mattinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mattinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Mattinson families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mattinson's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Mattinson families in 1880.
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What did your Mattinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattinson. 42% of Mattinson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mattinson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattinson were Miner and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mattinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattinson 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 Mattinson. 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 750 military records available for the last name Mattinson. For the veterans among your Mattinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattinson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mattinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mattinson in 1956 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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