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Metta Family History

Metta 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: Mehta, Motta, Cetta, Mette, Petta, Matta, Menta, Merta, Metts, Metty

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Where is the Metta family from?

You can see how Metta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Metta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Metta families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Metta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Metta families in 1880.
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What did your Metta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metta. 34% of Metta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Metta women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Metta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metta 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Metta. 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 183 military records available for the last name Metta. For the veterans among your Metta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Metta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Metta in 1957 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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