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Metar Family History

Metar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meter, Detar, Matar, Bear, Peter, Metz, Meyer, Dear, Tatar, Pear

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Where is the Metar family from?

You can see how Metar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metar family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Metar's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Metar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Metar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metar 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Metar. 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 32 military records available for the last name Metar. For the veterans among your Metar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metar lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Metar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Metar in 1950 was 51, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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