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Metlay Family History

Metlay 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: Medley, Meloy, Delay, Tetley, Malay, Matley, Betley, Mellas, Melby

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Where is the Metlay family from?

You can see how Metlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metlay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Metlay families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Metlay's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Metlay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metlay 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 35 census records available for the last name Metlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metlay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Metlay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Metlay. For the veterans among your Metlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metlay lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Metlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Metlay in 1955 was 48, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metlay 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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