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Metre Family History

Metre 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: Mestre, Petre, Mette, Metro, Methe, Metze, Matre, Moore, More, Metz

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Where is the Metre family from?

You can see how Metre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metre family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Metre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Metre family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Metre's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Metre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metre 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 Metre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metre. 31% of Metre men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Metre women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Metre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Metre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metre 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Metre. 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 578 military records available for the last name Metre. For the veterans among your Metre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metre lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Metre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Metre in 1964 was 77, and 65 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metre 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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