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Metrow Family History

Metrow 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: Metro, Merrow, Petrow, Fetrow, Mitro, Mero, Trow, Petrov, Petro

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Where is the Metrow family from?

You can see how Metrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Metrow families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Metrow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Metrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metrow 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 172 census records available for the last name Metrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metrow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Metrow. 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 18 military records available for the last name Metrow. For the veterans among your Metrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metrow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Metrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Metrow in 1966 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metrow 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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