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Metrus Family History

Metrus 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: Petrus, Melhus, Matus, Mearns, Metro, Petras, Matras, Mehus, Mears

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Where is the Metrus family from?

You can see how Metrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metrus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Metrus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Metrus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Metrus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metrus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metrus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Metrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metrus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Metrus. 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 18 military records available for the last name Metrus. For the veterans among your Metrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metrus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Metrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Metrus in 1966 was 53, and 84 in 2002.

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