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Metlan Family History

Metlan 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: Melin, Hetman, Merlin, Millan, Milan, Meehan, Belan, Mellon, Selan

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Where is the Metlan family from?

You can see how Metlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Metlan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Metlan families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Metlan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Metlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metlan 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 92 census records available for the last name Metlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metlan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Metlan. 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 military records available for the last name Metlan. For the veterans among your Metlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metlan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metlan 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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