When Mats Mattsson was born on 7 October 1745, in Näs, Gotland, Sweden, his father, Mathias Mattsson, was 31 and his mother, Cerstin Jöransdotter, was 22. He married Anna Larsdotter on 28 October 1764, in Näs, Gotland, Sweden. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 8 daughters. He died on 21 December 1829, in his hometown, at the age of 84.
Do you know Mats? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
+6 More Children
Sweden declared independence. Constitutional monarchy established. Russia took Aland Island group from Sweden.
Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Erik, Matts, Nils, Bjorn, Gunvor, Per, Sten, Thor, Thorvald, Torvald.
Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Matts, a short form of Matthias or Mattheus (see Matthew ). Compare Matson and Mattson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.