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Metion Family History

Metion 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: Melin, Melson, Mitton, Merin, Menon, Melton, Merson, Mutton, Mellon

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Where is the Metion family from?

You can see how Metion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Metion families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Metion families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Metion's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Metion families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metion 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 42 census records available for the last name Metion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metion 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Metion. 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 5 military records available for the last name Metion. For the veterans among your Metion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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