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Meta Family History

Meta Surname Meaning

Albanian: from Metë (definite form Meta) a short form of the Muslim personal name Mehmet of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin

(see Muhammad).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meta family from?

You can see how Meta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Meta family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meta families in 1891.
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What did your Meta ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Drapery Milk Pedlar was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meta. 100% of Meta men worked as a Drapery Milk Pedlar.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Drapery Milk Pedlar
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meta 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Meta. 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 104 military records available for the last name Meta. For the veterans among your Meta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meta in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meta 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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