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Mathieson Name Meaning

Scottish: patronymic from the personal name Mathie (from Matthew ) + -son. Compare Mattison Matson Matthewson and Maddison . The Scottish Gaelic equivalent is McMath . Americanized form of Danish Norwegian and North German Mathiesen . Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Mathghamhuin see Matheson .

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


Similar surnames: Mathison, Mathiason, Mattison, Matheson, Mathiesen, Mathies, Matteson

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Where is the Mathieson family from?

You can see how Mathieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathieson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 26 Mathieson families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mathieson's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Mathieson families in 1880.
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What did your Mathieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathieson. 17% of Mathieson men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Mathieson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathieson were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    12%
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There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Mathieson. For the veterans among your Mathieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathieson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mathieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mathieson in 1951 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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