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Metken Family History

Metken 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: Oetken, Metten, Menken, Metzen, Methven, Morken, Marken, Metzel

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Metken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metken 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Metken. 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 Metken. For the veterans among your Metken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metken lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Metken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Metken in 1976 was 73, and 93 in 1997.

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