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Metel Family History

Metel 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: Metzel, Mentel, Meter, Medel, Motel, Mertel, Peter, Peel, Metz, Meyer

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Where is the Metel family from?

You can see how Metel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Metel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Metel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metel 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 131 census records available for the last name Metel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metel 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Metel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Metel. For the veterans among your Metel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Metel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Metel in 1965 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metel 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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