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Metiver Family History

Metiver 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: Metivier, Metzner, Meier, Methven, Meiser, Metayer, Mettler, Metteer

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Where is the Metiver family from?

You can see how Metiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metiver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Metiver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Metiver families living in Rhode Island. This was about 75% of all the recorded Metiver's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Metiver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metiver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metiver ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Metiver ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Metiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metiver 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Metiver. 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 21 military records available for the last name Metiver. For the veterans among your Metiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metiver lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Metiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Metiver in 1965 was 44, and 81 in 2001.

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