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Mettais Family History

Mettais 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: Mestas, Pettis, Mattas, Bettis, Mattis, Metters, Maltais, Matteis

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Where is the Mettais family from?

You can see how Mettais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettais family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mettais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mettais family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettais's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mettais families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mettais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettais 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mettais. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mettais. For the veterans among your Mettais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettais lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Mettais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mettais in 1973 was 69, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettais 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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