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Methven Family History

Methven Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Methven near Perth. The placename probably means ‘middle stone’ from the British ancestors of the Welsh words medd and maen.

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


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Where is the Methven family from?

You can see how Methven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Methven families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 45 Methven families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Methven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Methven families in 1891.
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What did your Methven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gun Examiner (armaments) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Methven. 50% of Methven men worked as a Gun Examiner (armaments) and 87% of Methven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Methven were General Dealer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gun Examiner (armaments)
    50%
  • General Dealer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Methven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methven 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Methven. 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 824 military records available for the last name Methven. For the veterans among your Methven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methven lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Methven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Methven in 1955 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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