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Metor Family History

Metor 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: Meter, Menor, Mentor, Hector, Peter, Major, Metz, Meyer, Nestor, Muto

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Where is the Metor family from?

You can see how Metor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Metor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Metor families living in Massachusetts. This was about 91% of all the recorded Metor's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Metor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Metor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metor 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Metor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Metor. For the veterans among your Metor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metor lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Metor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Metor in 1979 was 84, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metor 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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