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Meteay Family History

Meteay 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: Matey, Meter, Menear, Mezey, Pettay, Petway, Melear, Metty, Metheny

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Where is the Meteay family from?

You can see how Meteay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meteay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meteay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Meteay families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meteay's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Meteay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Meteay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meteay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meteay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Meteay. For the veterans among your Meteay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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