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Metthews Family History

Metthews 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: Matthews, Matthew, Mathews, Matthes, Metters, Mattheis, Matters

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Where is the Metthews family from?

You can see how Metthews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metthews family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Metthews families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Metthews families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Metthews's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Metthews families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Metthews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metthews 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Metthews. 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 27 military records available for the last name Metthews. For the veterans among your Metthews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metthews lifespan?

Average Metthews life expectancy in 1987 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metthews 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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