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Metris Family History

Metris 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: Merris, Etris, Morris, Melis, Meis, Matis, Mellis, Merin, Maris

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Where is the Metris family from?

You can see how Metris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metris family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Metris's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Metris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metris. 100% of Metris men worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Metris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metris 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Metris. 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 20 military records available for the last name Metris. For the veterans among your Metris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metris lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Metris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Metris in 1984 was 68, and 65 in 2003.

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