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Methver Family History

Methver 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, Methner, Metzner, Mather, Metivier, Metayer, Mettler

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Where is the Methver family from?

You can see how Methver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methver family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Methver family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Methver's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Methver families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methver 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 14 census records available for the last name Methver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methver 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Methver. 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 Methver. For the veterans among your Methver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methver lifespan?

Average Methver life expectancy in 1983 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methver 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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