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Metesh Family History

Metesh 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: Betesh, Mewes, Meese, Mates, Tesh, Meter, Metsch, Meth, Mees, Motes

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Where is the Metesh family from?

You can see how Metesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metesh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metesh family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Metesh's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Metesh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metesh 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 63 census records available for the last name Metesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metesh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Metesh. 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 74 military records available for the last name Metesh. For the veterans among your Metesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metesh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Metesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Metesh in 1961 was 51, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metesh 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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