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Mettley Family History

Mettley 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: Mettler, Mottley, Medley, Bentley, Nettle, Tetley, Heatley, Metteer

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Where is the Mettley family from?

You can see how Mettley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mettley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mettley family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mettley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Mettley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mettley. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mettley. For the veterans among your Mettley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettley lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Mettley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mettley in 1980 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettley 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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