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Metherall Family History

Metherall Surname Meaning

see Metherell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Metherall family from?

You can see how Metherall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metherall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metherall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Metherall families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Metherall's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Metherall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metherall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metherall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metherall. 100% of Metherall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Metherall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metherall 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Metherall. 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 392 military records available for the last name Metherall. For the veterans among your Metherall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metherall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Metherall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Metherall in 1972 was 67, and 32 in 2000.

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