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Methuen Family History

Methuen Surname Meaning

see Methven.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Methuen family from?

You can see how Methuen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methuen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Methuen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Methuen family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Methuen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Methuen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methuen 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 Methuen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Methuen. 60% of Methuen men worked as a Coal Hewer and 84% of Methuen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Methuen were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

What Methuen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Methuen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methuen 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Methuen. 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 734 military records available for the last name Methuen. For the veterans among your Methuen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methuen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Methuen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Methuen in 1962 was 72, and 97 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Methuen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methuen 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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