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Metso Family History

Metso 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, Metz, Muto, Meis, Mitro, Mero, Mato, Meise, Mosso, Melson

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Where is the Metso family from?

You can see how Metso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metso family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Metso's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Metso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metso 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 Metso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metso. 56% of Metso 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
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Metso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Metso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metso 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Metso. 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 19 military records available for the last name Metso. For the veterans among your Metso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metso lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Metso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Metso in 1969 was 85, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metso 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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