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Métivier Family History

Métivier 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: Metivier, Mciver, Vivier, Minier, Stiver, Mctier, Maciver, Mckiver

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Where is the Métivier family from?

You can see how Métivier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Métivier family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Métivier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Métivier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Métivier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Métivier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Métivier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Caretaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Métivier. 20% of Métivier men worked as a Journalier and 25% of Métivier women worked as a Caretaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Métivier were Menuisier and Commis.

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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

  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    13%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Menuisier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Caretaker
    25%
  • Religieuse
    25%
  • Student
    25%
  • Commis
    25%

What Métivier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Métivier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Métivier 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 Métivier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Métivier. For the veterans among your Métivier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Métivier

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