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Methner Family History

Methner Surname Meaning

East German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of the Sorbian personal name Mět (see Mieth) + the suffix -ner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Methner family from?

You can see how Methner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Methner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Methner families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Methner's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Methner families in 1891.
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What did your Methner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Methner. 100% of Methner 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 853 census records available for the last name Methner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methner 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Methner. 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 378 military records available for the last name Methner. For the veterans among your Methner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Methner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Methner in 1960 was 51, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methner 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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