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Metros Family History

Metros 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: Metro, Petros, Mitro, Mero, Mavros, Melrose, Petrov, Petro, Mesaros

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Where is the Metros family from?

You can see how Metros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metros family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Metros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Metros family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Metros's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Metros families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metros 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 Metros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metros. 27% of Metros men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Metros women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Loader
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Metros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Metros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metros 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Metros. 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 213 military records available for the last name Metros. For the veterans among your Metros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metros lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Metros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Metros in 1957 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metros 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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