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Methany Family History

Methany 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: Bethany, Metheny, Meehan, Matheny, Mehan, Meany, Mcelhany, Mahany

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Where is the Methany family from?

You can see how Methany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methany family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Methany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Methany family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Methany's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Methany families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methany 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 Methany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Methany. 43% of Methany men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Plumber
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Methany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Methany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methany 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Methany. 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 29 military records available for the last name Methany. For the veterans among your Methany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methany lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Methany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Methany in 1965 was 72, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Methany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methany 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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