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Metraus Family History

Metraus 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: Petrus, Petras, Matras, Straus, Strauss, Maras, Metcalf, Means

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Where is the Metraus family from?

You can see how Metraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metraus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Metraus families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Metraus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Metraus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metraus 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 45 census records available for the last name Metraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metraus 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 Metraus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Metraus. For the veterans among your Metraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metraus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Metraus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Metraus in 1969 was 79, and 54 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metraus 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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