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Metley Family History

Metley 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, Tetley, Matley, Betley, Motley, Melley, Metler, Mealey

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Where is the Metley family from?

You can see how Metley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Metley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Metley family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Metley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Metley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metley 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 227 census records available for the last name Metley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Metley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Metley. For the veterans among your Metley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Metley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Metley in 1973 was 55, and 59 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metley 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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