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Metheany Family History

Metheany 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: Metheny, Bethany, Matheny, Metheney, Meehan, Methven, Bethmann

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Where is the Metheany family from?

You can see how Metheany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metheany family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Metheany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Metheany family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Metheany's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Metheany families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metheany 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 154 census records available for the last name Metheany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metheany 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Metheany. 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 40 military records available for the last name Metheany. For the veterans among your Metheany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metheany lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Metheany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Metheany in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metheany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metheany 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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