This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Metays family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Metays Family History

Metays 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: Means, Mestas, Matas, Meas, Metayer, Metaxas, Mears, Meals, Mays

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Metays family from?

You can see how Metays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metays family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Metays families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Metays's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Metays families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metays surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Metays family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Metays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metays census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Metays

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Metays. 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.

View all Metays immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Metays. For the veterans among your Metays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Metays military records

You've only scratched the surface of Metays family history

Discover More

What is the average Metays lifespan?

Average Metays life expectancy in 1977 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metays

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metays 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Metays family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial