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Method Family History

Method Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mettert.

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


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Where is the Method family from?

You can see how Method families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Method family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Method families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Method families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Method's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Method families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Method 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 Method ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Method. 24% of Method men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Method women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Method were Proprietor and House Wife.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%

What Method family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Method. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Method 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Method. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Method. For the veterans among your Method ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Method lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Method life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Method in 1962 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Method 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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