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Metraw Family History

Metraw 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: Petra, Mccraw, Straw, Metro, Petras, Mitra, Mera, Matras, Merrow

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Metraw ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Metraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metraw 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Metraw. 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 10 military records available for the last name Metraw. For the veterans among your Metraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metraw lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Metraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Metraw in 1974 was 71, and 90 in 2001.

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