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Metelak Family History

Metelak 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: Debelak, Petek, Melena, Maslak, Meehan, Malak, Keelan, Matula, Metzel

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Where is the Metelak family from?

You can see how Metelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metelak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metelak family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Metelak's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Metelak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metelak 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 Metelak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metelak. 100% of Metelak men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    100%

What Metelak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Metelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metelak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Metelak. 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 30 military records available for the last name Metelak. For the veterans among your Metelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metelak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Metelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Metelak in 1975 was 95, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metelak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metelak 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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