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Metus Family History

Metus 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: Matus, Mehus, Mietus, Metts, Metz, Melis, Meis, Means, Matis, Mewes

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Where is the Metus family from?

You can see how Metus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metus families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Metus families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Metus's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Metus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metus 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 158 census records available for the last name Metus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metus 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Metus. 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 12 military records available for the last name Metus. For the veterans among your Metus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metus lifespan?

Average Metus life expectancy in 2002 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metus 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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