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Meteny Family History

Meteny 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: Metheny, Melendy, Melena, Matey, Deveny, Meter, Matheny, Mezey, Moten

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Where is the Meteny family from?

You can see how Meteny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meteny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meteny family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Meteny's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Meteny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meteny 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 Meteny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Meteny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meteny 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meteny. 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 Meteny. For the veterans among your Meteny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meteny lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Meteny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meteny in 1972 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meteny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meteny 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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