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Metchan Family History

Metchan 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: Meehan, Merchant, Megahan, Meighan, Ketcham, Mitcham, Mehan, Machan

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Where is the Metchan family from?

You can see how Metchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metchan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Metchan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Metchan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Metchan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Metchan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Metchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metchan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Metchan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Metchan. For the veterans among your Metchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metchan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Metchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Metchan in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metchan 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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