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Metos Family History

Metos 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: Matos, Metts, Metz, Melis, Muto, Meis, Mero, Mato, Makos, Means

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Where is the Metos family from?

You can see how Metos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Metos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Metos families living in British Columbia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Metos's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Metos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Metos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metos. 67% of Metos men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Metal Worker
    34%

What Metos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Metos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metos 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Metos. 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 41 military records available for the last name Metos. For the veterans among your Metos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Metos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Metos in 1967 was 70, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metos 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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