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Metheney Family History

Metheney Surname Meaning

Variant of Matheny.

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


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Where is the Metheney family from?

You can see how Metheney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metheney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metheney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Metheney family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metheney's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Metheney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metheney 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 Metheney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metheney. 39% of Metheney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Metheney women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Metheney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metheney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metheney 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Metheney. 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 330 military records available for the last name Metheney. For the veterans among your Metheney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metheney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Metheney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Metheney in 1952 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metheney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metheney 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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