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Metson Family History

Metson Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Mixon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Metson family from?

You can see how Metson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Metson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Metson families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Metson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Metson families in 1891.
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What did your Metson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Metson. 19% of Metson men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Metson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metson were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farmworker
    12%
  • Horseman On Farm
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Metson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metson 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 830 immigration records available for the last name Metson. 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 311 military records available for the last name Metson. For the veterans among your Metson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Metson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Metson in 1963 was 73, and 73 in 2002.

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