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Metil Family History

Metil 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: Motil, Mei, Metz, Melis, Melin, Meis, Peil, Melia, Keil, Matis

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Where is the Metil family from?

You can see how Metil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Metil families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Metil family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Metil's in USA. California had the highest population of Metil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Metil ancestors do for a living?

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

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Metil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Metil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metil 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Metil. 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 19 military records available for the last name Metil. For the veterans among your Metil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metil lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Metil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Metil in 1980 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metil 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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