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Methum Family History

Methum 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: Thum, Melhus, Mathur, Mehus, Mepham, Meth, Methe, Methot, Mecum

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Where is the Methum family from?

You can see how Methum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Methum families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Methum family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Methum's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Methum families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methum 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 50 census records available for the last name Methum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methum 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Methum. 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 10 military records available for the last name Methum. For the veterans among your Methum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methum lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Methum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Methum in 1978 was 94, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methum 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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