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Metteer Family History

Metteer Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McAteer.

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


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Where is the Metteer family from?

You can see how Metteer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metteer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Metteer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Metteer families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metteer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Metteer families in 1880.
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What did your Metteer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metteer. 100% of Metteer men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Metteer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Metteer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metteer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Metteer. 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 134 military records available for the last name Metteer. For the veterans among your Metteer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metteer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Metteer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Metteer in 1962 was 77, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metteer 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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