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Metea Family History

Metea 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, Peter, Metz, Meyer, Mehta, Petek, Melia, Motta, Mota, Mente

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Where is the Metea family from?

You can see how Metea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metea family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metea's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Metea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metea 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 62 census records available for the last name Metea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metea 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Metea. 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 18 military records available for the last name Metea. For the veterans among your Metea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metea lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Metea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Metea in 1971 was 76, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metea 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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