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Mettayer Family History

Mettayer 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: Metayer, Mestayer, Mettler, Metteer, Metter, Metoyer, Meyer, Mayer

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Where is the Mettayer family from?

You can see how Mettayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettayer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mettayer families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Mettayer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettayer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mettayer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Mettayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettayer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mettayer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mettayer. For the veterans among your Mettayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettayer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mettayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mettayer in 1962 was 67, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettayer 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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