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Meters Family History

Meters 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: Peters, Meyers, Meter, Meers, Metters, Deters, Meiers, Teters, Peter

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Where is the Meters family from?

You can see how Meters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Meters families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Meters's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Meters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meters 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 563 census records available for the last name Meters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meters 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Meters. 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 49 military records available for the last name Meters. For the veterans among your Meters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meters lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Meters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Meters in 1975 was 83, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meters 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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