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Metevier Family History

Metevier 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: Metivier, Metzner, Meier, Methven, Metayer, Mettler, Metteer, Meester

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Where is the Metevier family from?

You can see how Metevier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metevier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metevier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Metevier families living in Massachusetts. This was about 56% of all the recorded Metevier's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Metevier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metevier 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 Metevier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metevier. 60% of Metevier men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Metevier women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metevier were Machinist and Telephone Op.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Telephone Op
    40%

What Metevier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metevier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metevier 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Metevier. 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 132 military records available for the last name Metevier. For the veterans among your Metevier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metevier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Metevier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Metevier in 1966 was 71, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metevier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metevier 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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