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Metanis Family History

Metanis 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: Manis, Means, Stanis, Metaxas, Medaris, Mcmanis, Tanis, Dennis, Melis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metanis 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 Metanis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Metanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metanis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Metanis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Metanis. For the veterans among your Metanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metanis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Metanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Metanis in 1962 was 53, and 88 in 1998.

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