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Metoyer Name Meaning

French (Métoyer): variant of Métayer (see Metayer ). This surname is rare in France concentrated in Charente-Maritime.

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


Similar surnames: Metayer, Mestayer, Goyer, Methner, Denoyer, Metzker, Kenoyer, Penoyer

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Where is the Metoyer family from?

You can see how Metoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metoyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Metoyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Metoyer families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Metoyer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Metoyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metoyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metoyer. 35% of Metoyer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Metoyer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metoyer were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Porter
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Metoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metoyer 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Metoyer. 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 829 military records available for the last name Metoyer. For the veterans among your Metoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metoyer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Metoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Metoyer in 1953 was 33, and 61 in 2004.

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