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Metell Family History

Metell 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: Jewell, Gesell, Tell, Sewell, Ezell, Stell, Morell, Mowell, Newell

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Where is the Metell family from?

You can see how Metell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Metell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Metell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Metell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Metell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Superintendent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metell. 50% of Metell men worked as a Superintendent. .

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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

  • Superintendent
    50%
  • Painter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Metell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Metell. 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 66 military records available for the last name Metell. For the veterans among your Metell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metell lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Metell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Metell in 1984 was 59, and 87 in 2003.

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