This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Methews family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Methews Family History

Methews 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: Mathews, Matthews, Mathew, Nethers, Mathes, Methe, Matheus, Metters

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Methews family from?

You can see how Methews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methews family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Methews families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Methews family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Methews's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Methews families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methews surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Methews ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Methews. 100% of Methews men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Methews | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Methews family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Methews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methews census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Methews

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Methews. 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.

View all Methews immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Methews. For the veterans among your Methews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Methews military records

You've only scratched the surface of Methews family history

Discover More

What is the average Methews lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Methews life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Methews in 1967 was 71, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Methews

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methews 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Methews family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial