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Met Family History

Met Name 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: Mei, Metz, Kmet, Mew, Mee, Meo, Men, Meth, Smet, Mest

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Where is the Met family from?

You can see how Met families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Met family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Met families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Met families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Met's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Met families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Met surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Met ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Met. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Met 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Met. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Met. For the veterans among your Met ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Met lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Met life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Met in 1964 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

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