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Metha Family History

Metha 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: Meth, Methe, Metz, Mehta, Melia, Motta, Mota, Mech, Seth, Mathai

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Where is the Metha family from?

You can see how Metha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Metha families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Metha families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Metha's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Metha families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Metha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metha 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Metha. 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 16 military records available for the last name Metha. For the veterans among your Metha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metha lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Metha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Metha in 1975 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metha 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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