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Methrew Family History

Methrew 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: Methven, Mathre, Mathew, Methe, Mehrer, Methner, Matthew, Mehle

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Where is the Methrew family from?

You can see how Methrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methrew family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Methrew families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Methrew's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Methrew families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Methrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methrew 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Methrew. 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 1 military records available for the last name Methrew. For the veterans among your Methrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methrew lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methrew 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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