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Metles Family History

Metles 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: Metler, Miles, Melis, Mehle, Medley, Melle, Medler, Betler, Mewes

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Where is the Metles family from?

You can see how Metles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Metles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Metles families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Metles's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Metles families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Metles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Metles. 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 3 military records available for the last name Metles. For the veterans among your Metles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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