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Mettin Family History

Mettin 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: Bettin, Metting, Metten, Martin, Melin, Merlin, Mitton, Merin, Melton

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Where is the Mettin family from?

You can see how Mettin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mettin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mettin family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettin's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mettin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Mettin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Power Machinist Operator and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mettin. 50% of Mettin men worked as a Power Machinist Operator and 100% of Mettin women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Power Machinist Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mettin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Mettin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mettin. 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 96 military records available for the last name Mettin. For the veterans among your Mettin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Mettin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mettin in 1973 was 82, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettin 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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