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Methe Family History

Methe Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Methau in Saxony. Germanized form of Sorbian Mět or Měto (see Mieth ). French Canadian (Méthé): altered form of French Métay a variant of Métayer (see Metayer ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Metze, Mette, Rathe, Mathe, Petre, Methven, Metz, Metzer, Mathew

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Where is the Methe family from?

You can see how Methe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Methe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Methe families living in Louisiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Methe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Methe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Methe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Methe. 26% of Methe men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Methe women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Methe were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Methe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methe 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Methe. 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 689 military records available for the last name Methe. For the veterans among your Methe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Methe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Methe in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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