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Metker Family History

Metker 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: Meter, Merker, Metzer, Meeker, Metter, Betker, Meaker, Mesker

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Where is the Metker family from?

You can see how Metker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Metker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Metker families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Metker's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Metker families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metker 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 212 census records available for the last name Metker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Metker. 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 43 military records available for the last name Metker. For the veterans among your Metker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Metker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Metker in 1964 was 63, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metker 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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