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Methis Family History

Methis 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: Mathis, Melis, Meis, Matis, Mellis, Melhus, Pettis, Sethi, Mathias

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Where is the Methis family from?

You can see how Methis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Methis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Methis families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Methis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Methis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methis 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 Methis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Methis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methis 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 Methis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Methis. For the veterans among your Methis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methis 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 Methis

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