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Metherall Family History

Metherall Name Meaning

see Metherell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Wetherall, Wetherell, Weatherall, Wetherill, Wetherald, Theall

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Where is the Metherall family from?

You can see how Metherall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metherall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metherall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Metherall families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 60% of all the recorded Metherall's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Metherall families in 1911.
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What did your Metherall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Metherall. 40% of Metherall men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Stammer
    30%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 152 immigration records available for the last name Metherall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 392 military records available for the last name Metherall. For the veterans among your Metherall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metherall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Metherall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Metherall in 1972 was 67, and 32 in 2000.

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