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Metheny Family History

Metheny Surname Meaning

Variant of Matheny.

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


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Where is the Metheny family from?

You can see how Metheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metheny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metheny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Metheny families living in Virginia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Metheny's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Metheny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metheny 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 Metheny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metheny. 21% of Metheny men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Metheny women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metheny were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Metheny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Metheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metheny 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Metheny. 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 Metheny. For the veterans among your Metheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metheny lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Metheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Metheny in 1955 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metheny 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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