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Mets Family History

Mets 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: Metz, Meis, Meas, Meth, Mess, Mees, Mews, Mers, Metts, Reis

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Where is the Mets family from?

You can see how Mets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mets family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mets families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mets's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mets families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mets 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 Mets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mets. 39% of Mets men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mets women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mets were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Mets family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mets 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Mets. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mets. For the veterans among your Mets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mets lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mets in 1961 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mets 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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