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Metier Family History

Metier 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: Meier, Meter, Metzer, Metter, Mctier, Metler, Peter, Messer, Meyer

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Where is the Metier family from?

You can see how Metier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Metier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Metier families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Metier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metier. 67% of Metier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Metier women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Metier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metier 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Metier. 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 314 military records available for the last name Metier. For the veterans among your Metier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Metier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Metier in 1964 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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