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Methvine Family History

Methvine 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: Methvin, Methven, Mervine, Devine, Bethune, Metivier, Melvin, Mathie

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Where is the Methvine family from?

You can see how Methvine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methvine family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Methvine families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Methvine families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Methvine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Methvine families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methvine 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 27 census records available for the last name Methvine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methvine 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Methvine. 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 11 military records available for the last name Methvine. For the veterans among your Methvine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methvine lifespan?

Average Methvine life expectancy in 2003 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methvine 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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