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Methot Family History

Methot Name Meaning

French (Méthot): variant of Métot (and in North America an altered form of this) itself a variant of Métaut probably a topographic name derived from Old French mete ‘boundary stone boundary’. Compare Matott .

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


Similar surnames: Monnot, Bernot, Perrot, Methe, Metzel, Minot, Melko, Method, Mellon

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Where is the Methot family from?

You can see how Methot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Methot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Methot families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Methot's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Methot families in 1880.
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What did your Methot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Methot. 27% of Methot men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Methot women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Methot were Spinner and Spinner. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Spinner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Spinner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Methot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methot 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Methot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 587 military records available for the last name Methot. For the veterans among your Methot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methot lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Methot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Methot in 1951 was 50, and 56 in 2003.

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