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Metrey Family History

Metrey 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: Petrey, Merry, Medley, Mestre, Petre, Matey, Metzel, Mercy, Tetley

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Where is the Metrey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metrey 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 Metrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metrey. 100% of Metrey women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Metrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metrey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Metrey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Metrey. For the veterans among your Metrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metrey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Metrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Metrey in 1966 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metrey 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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