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Metcen Family History

Metcen 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: Metten, Metzen, Mercer, Methven, Metzel, Mette, Mergen, Meter, Mencer

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Where is the Metcen family from?

You can see how Metcen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metcen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Metcen families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Metcen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Metcen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metcen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Metcen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metcen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Metcen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Metcen. For the veterans among your Metcen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metcen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Metcen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Metcen in 1983 was 81, and 69 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metcen 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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