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Mettee Name Meaning

Altered form of German Mette .

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


Similar surnames: Metteer, Pettee, Mette, Matte, Meter, Betten, Jetter, Getter, Menter

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Where is the Mettee family from?

You can see how Mettee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mettee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mettee families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettee's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Mettee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mettee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mettee. 100% of Mettee men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Mettee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettee 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Mettee. 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 382 military records available for the last name Mettee. For the veterans among your Mettee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mettee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mettee in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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