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Methena Family History

Methena 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: Mathena, Metheny, Melena, Methven, Matheny, Methe, Bethea, Metten

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Where is the Methena family from?

You can see how Methena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methena family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Methena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Methena families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Methena's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Methena families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Methena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Methena. 100% of Methena men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Methena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Methena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methena 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Methena. 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 14 military records available for the last name Methena. For the veterans among your Methena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methena lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Methena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Methena in 1950 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Methena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methena 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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