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Methie Family History

Methie 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: Mathie, Methe, Mehle, Duthie, Methven, Mathre, Sethi, Mette, Ethier

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Where is the Methie family from?

You can see how Methie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Methie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Methie families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Methie's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Methie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Methie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Methie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Methie. For the veterans among your Methie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Methie

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