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Methvin Family History

Methvin Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Methven.

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


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Where is the Methvin family from?

You can see how Methvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Methvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Methvin families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Methvin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Methvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methvin 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 Methvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Methvin. 30% of Methvin men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Methvin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Methvin were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%

What Methvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Methvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methvin 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Methvin. 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 Methvin. For the veterans among your Methvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methvin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Methvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Methvin in 1956 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methvin 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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