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Methers Family History

Methers 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: Nethers, Metters, Gethers, Mathers, Smethers, Mather, Matters, Peters

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Where is the Methers family from?

You can see how Methers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Methers families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Methers families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Methers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Methers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methers 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 440 census records available for the last name Methers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methers 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Methers. 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 14 military records available for the last name Methers. For the veterans among your Methers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Methers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Methers in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methers 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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