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Metham Family History

Metham Surname Meaning

see Mettam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Metham family from?

You can see how Metham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Metham families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Metham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Metham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metham 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 Metham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Bender Fixer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Metham. 100% of Metham men worked as a Steel Bender Fixer and 100% of Metham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Steel Bender Fixer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Metham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metham 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Metham. 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 121 military records available for the last name Metham. For the veterans among your Metham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metham

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