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Metkin Family History

Metkin 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: Meskin, Etkin, Meakin, Merkin, Matkin, Melin, Makin, Merlin, Botkin

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Where is the Metkin family from?

You can see how Metkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Metkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Metkin families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Metkin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Metkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metkin 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 58 census records available for the last name Metkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metkin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Metkin. 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 Metkin. For the veterans among your Metkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metkin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Metkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Metkin in 1973 was 73, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metkin 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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