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Mett Family History

Mett 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, Mott, Fett, Nett, Lett, Pett, Mette, Matt, Kett, Meth

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Where is the Mett family from?

You can see how Mett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Mett families living in Worcestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Mett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mett 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 Mett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mett. 100% of Mett men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Mett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mett 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Mett. 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 326 military records available for the last name Mett. For the veterans among your Mett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mett in 1967 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mett 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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