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Mthven Family History

Mthven Name 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: Methven, Steven, Ruthven, Thoen, Then, Thien, Ethen, Thyen, Methvin

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Where is the Mthven family from?

You can see how Mthven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mthven family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mthven families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mthven's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mthven families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mthven ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Mthven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mthven 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mthven. 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 Mthven. For the veterans among your Mthven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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