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Metto Family History

Metto 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: Matto, Motto, Netto, Mento, Mette, Metro, Getto, Metts, Metty, Metz

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Where is the Metto family from?

You can see how Metto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Metto families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Metto's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Metto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metto. 34% of Metto men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Metto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metto 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Metto. 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 25 military records available for the last name Metto. For the veterans among your Metto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metto lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Metto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Metto in 1968 was 78, and 75 in 1991.

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