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Metty Family History

Metty Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Mette.

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


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Where is the Metty family from?

You can see how Metty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Metty families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Metty's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Metty families in 1911.
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What did your Metty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metty. 47% of Metty men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Metty women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metty were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Metty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Metty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metty 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Metty. 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 206 military records available for the last name Metty. For the veterans among your Metty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Metty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Metty in 1961 was 49, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metty 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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