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Metherson Family History

Metherson 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: Matherson, Peterson, Netherton, Mcpherson, Petterson, Meyerson

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Where is the Metherson family from?

You can see how Metherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metherson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Metherson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Metherson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Metherson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Metherson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Metherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metherson 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 Metherson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Metherson. For the veterans among your Metherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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