Origins of the Metter surname
About the Metters
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Interesting facts about Metter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Metter surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Metters most likely to marry?
Van Metters
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Our tell us which families married Metters.
What are the most common Metter first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Metters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Metters in 1921
Cotton Weaver
3
Daur
2
Domestic Servant
2
Assistant Domestic
1
Drapers Wife
1
Common male occupations for Metters in 1921
Thatcher
5
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Farmer
3
Hawker
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
