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Metez Family History

Metez 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: Metz, Meter, Peter, Meyer, Petek, Ketz, Mente, Mewes, Jerez, Netz

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Where is the Metez family from?

You can see how Metez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metez family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Metez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Metez family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Metez's in USA. New York had the highest population of Metez families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metez 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 132 census records available for the last name Metez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metez 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Metez. 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 17 military records available for the last name Metez. For the veterans among your Metez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metez lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Metez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Metez in 1987 was 64, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metez 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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