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Metty Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Mette .

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


Similar surnames: Metts, Fetty, Matty, Mutti, Mette, Menth, Jett, Motte, Letts, Meth

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Where is the Metty family from?

You can see how Metty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Metty families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Metty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Metty families in 1891.
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What did your Metty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metty. 100% of Metty 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Metty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metty 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Metty. 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 206 military records available for the last name Metty. For the veterans among your Metty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Metty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Metty in 1961 was 49, and 55 in 2004.

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