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Meetz Family History

Meetz Surname 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: Metz, Reetz, Deetz, Mertz, Peetz, Beetz, Meitz, Meetze, Meltz, Mietz

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Where is the Meetz family from?

You can see how Meetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meetz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Meetz family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meetz's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Meetz families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meetz. 50% of Meetz men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Meetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meetz 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Meetz. 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 145 military records available for the last name Meetz. For the veterans among your Meetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meetz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Meetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meetz in 1966 was 65, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meetz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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