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Metten Family History

Metten Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Metten in Westphalia. Flemish (Belgian Limburg) and Dutch: metronymic from the female personal name Mette a pet form of Margaretha (see Margaret ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Etten, Mette, Metter, Rutten, Betten, Merten, Matte, Motte, Velten

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Where is the Metten family from?

You can see how Metten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Metten families living in Devon. This was about 24% of all the recorded Metten's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Metten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metten. 100% of Metten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Metten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metten 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Metten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 655 military records available for the last name Metten. For the veterans among your Metten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Metten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Metten in 1962 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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