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Metivier Family History

Metivier Surname Meaning

French (Métivier): occupational name for a harvester or rather a feudal tenant who owed a particular duty of service at the time of the harvest.

From an agent derivative of Old French métive ‘harvest’ (from Latin messis aestiva ‘summer harvest’).

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


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Where is the Metivier family from?

You can see how Metivier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metivier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Metivier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Metivier families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Metivier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Metivier families in 1891.
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What did your Metivier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metivier. 100% of Metivier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Metivier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metivier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Metivier. 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 Metivier. For the veterans among your Metivier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metivier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Metivier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Metivier in 1956 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metivier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metivier 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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