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Methfen Family History

Methfen 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: Methven, Methe, Metten, Ethen, Metzen, Methvin, Methner, Metheny

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Where is the Methfen family from?

You can see how Methfen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methfen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Methfen family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Methfen's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Methfen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methfen 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 10 census records available for the last name Methfen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methfen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Methfen. 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 Methfen. For the veterans among your Methfen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methfen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Methfen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Methfen in 1969 was 63, and 61 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Methfen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methfen 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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