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Metrose Family History

Metrose 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: Melrose, Penrose, Metro, Marose, Petros, Matrone, Cetrone, De Rose

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Where is the Metrose family from?

You can see how Metrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metrose family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Metrose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Metrose families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Metrose's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Metrose families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metrose 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 Metrose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metrose. 100% of Metrose men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Metrose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Metrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metrose 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Metrose. 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 12 military records available for the last name Metrose. For the veterans among your Metrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metrose lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Metrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Metrose in 1976 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metrose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metrose 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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