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Metias Family History

Metias 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: Matias, Mejias, Melis, Elias, Meis, Melia, Matis, Mestas, Matas, Meas

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Where is the Metias family from?

You can see how Metias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metias family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Metias families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Metias's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Metias families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metias 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 Metias ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journ was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Metias. 100% of Metias men worked as a Journ.

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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

  • Journ
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Metias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metias 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Metias. 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 3 military records available for the last name Metias. For the veterans among your Metias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metias lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metias 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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