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Metis Family History

Metis 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: Melis, Meis, Matis, Metts, Reis, Lewis, Mei, Metz, Melin, Melia

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Where is the Metis family from?

You can see how Metis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Metis families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Metis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Metis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metis 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 486 census records available for the last name Metis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metis 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Metis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Metis. For the veterans among your Metis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Metis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Metis in 1984 was 88, and 60 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metis 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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