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Meteney Family History

Meteney 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: Metheney, Metzner, Melendy, Marteney, Feeney, Deeney, Keeney, Meaney

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Where is the Meteney family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meteney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meteney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Timber Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meteney. 100% of Meteney men worked as a Timber Man.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Timber Man
    100%

What Meteney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Meteney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meteney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meteney. 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 21 military records available for the last name Meteney. For the veterans among your Meteney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meteney lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Meteney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meteney in 1979 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meteney 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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