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Metras Family History

Metras 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: Petras, Matras, Maras, Mestas, Matas, Meas, Mearns, Petrus, Petra

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Where is the Metras family from?

You can see how Metras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Metras families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Metras's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Metras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metras 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 Metras ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Metras. 45% of Metras men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Metras women worked as a Servante.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    17%
  • Rentier
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Metras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metras 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Metras. 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 306 military records available for the last name Metras. For the veterans among your Metras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metras lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Metras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Metras in 1946 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metras 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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