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Metli Family History

Metli 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: Meli, Merli, Meoli, Meili, Mei, Metz, Melis, Mehle, Melin, Melle

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Where is the Metli family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Metli ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Metli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metli 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Metli. 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 9 military records available for the last name Metli. For the veterans among your Metli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metli lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Metli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Metli in 1974 was 75, and 38 in 2004.

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