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Metry Family History

Metry Surname Meaning

Coptic (Egypt): variant of Mitri.

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


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Where is the Metry family from?

You can see how Metry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Metry families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Metry's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Metry families in 1841.
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What did your Metry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metry. 43% of Metry men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Metry women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Waiter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Metry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Metry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metry 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Metry. 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 59 military records available for the last name Metry. For the veterans among your Metry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Metry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Metry in 1965 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metry 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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