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Methsen Family History

Methsen 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, Methe, Mattsen, Mensen, Matsen, Mathisen, Metten, Ethen

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Where is the Methsen family from?

You can see how Methsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methsen family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Methsen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Methsen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Methsen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methsen 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 Methsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methsen 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 Methsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Methsen. For the veterans among your Methsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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