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Methvien Family History

Methvien 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: Methven, Methvin, Metivier, Ruthven, Melvin, Mathie, Ethier, Methe

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Where is the Methvien family from?

You can see how Methvien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methvien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Methvien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Methvien families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Methvien's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Methvien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Methvien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Methvien ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Methvien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methvien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Methvien. 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 23 military records available for the last name Methvien. For the veterans among your Methvien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methvien lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Methvien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Methvien in 1966 was 43, and 83 in 2001.

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