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Metherd Family History

Metherd 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: Mather, Meter, Nethers, Metzer, Nethery, Methe, Sether, Metter

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Where is the Metherd family from?

You can see how Metherd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metherd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metherd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Metherd families living in Shropshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Metherd's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Metherd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metherd 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 Metherd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metherd. 100% of Metherd men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Metherd women worked as a Proprietor.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Metherd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Metherd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metherd 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Metherd. 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 67 military records available for the last name Metherd. For the veterans among your Metherd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metherd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Metherd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Metherd in 1964 was 59, and 98 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metherd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metherd 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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