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Metton Family History

Metton 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: Mitton, Melton, Mutton, Merton, Setton, Metten, Matton, Betton

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Where is the Metton family from?

You can see how Metton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Metton families living in Tennessee. This was about 27% of all the recorded Metton's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Metton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metton 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 Metton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metton. 41% of Metton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Metton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metton were Fireman and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Fireman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Metton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metton 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Metton. 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 94 military records available for the last name Metton. For the veterans among your Metton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metton lifespan?

Average Metton life expectancy in 1994 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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