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Methewson Family History

Methewson 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: Mathewson, Matheson, Matherson, Matthewson, Peterson, Netherton

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Where is the Methewson family from?

You can see how Methewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methewson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Methewson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Methewson families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Methewson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Methewson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Methewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methewson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Methewson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Methewson. For the veterans among your Methewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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