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Metoye Family History

Metoye 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: Metoyer, Toye, Meloy, Moye, Metayer, Mette, Melone, Methe, Metze

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Where is the Metoye family from?

You can see how Metoye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metoye family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Metoye family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Metoye's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Metoye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metoye 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 3 census records available for the last name Metoye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metoye 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Metoye. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Metoye. For the veterans among your Metoye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metoye lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Metoye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Metoye in 1991 was 61, and 47 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metoye 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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