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Meteye Family History

Meteye 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: Meese, Matey, Metayer, Mette, Meter, Meece, Methe, Mezey, Metze

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Where is the Meteye family from?

You can see how Meteye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meteye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meteye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Meteye families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Meteye's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Meteye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meteye 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 135 census records available for the last name Meteye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meteye 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Meteye. 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 32 military records available for the last name Meteye. For the veterans among your Meteye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meteye lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Meteye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meteye in 1959 was 47, and 43 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meteye 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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