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Metka Family History

Metka 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: Melka, Meka, Betka, Metz, Mehta, Melia, Motta, Mota, Belka, Menna

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Where is the Metka family from?

You can see how Metka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Metka families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Metka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Metka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metka 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 Metka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metka. 100% of Metka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Metka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Metka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Metka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metka 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Metka. 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 66 military records available for the last name Metka. For the veterans among your Metka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Metka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Metka in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metka 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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