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Metheringham Family History

Metheringham Surname Meaning

From Metheringham (Lincs), which is recorded as Medricesham in 1086, Mederingeham in 1193, and Medringham in 1200. The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Mēdrīc (genitive *Mēdrīces).

It is thought to refer to a village or homestead, indicated by the Old English term hām meaning ‘village’ or ‘homestead’.

Alternatively, the name may come from the personal name *Mēdrīc along with the Old English group-name suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-) paired with hām.

This suggests a connection to a homestead associated with a group of people or a specific family lineage.

These variations over time highlight the historical development of place names in the region.

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


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You can see how Metheringham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metheringham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Metheringham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Metheringham families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Metheringham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Metheringham families in 1891.
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What did your Metheringham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Metheringham. 34% of Metheringham men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Metheringham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metheringham were Insurance Agent and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Insurance Agent
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Houseduties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 158 immigration records available for the last name Metheringham. 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 122 military records available for the last name Metheringham. For the veterans among your Metheringham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metheringham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Metheringham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Metheringham in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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