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Metlar Family History

Metlar 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: Medlar, Metler, Medler, Betler, Melgar, Merhar, Meller, Meylor

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Where is the Metlar family from?

You can see how Metlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metlar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Metlar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Metlar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Metlar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metlar 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 221 census records available for the last name Metlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metlar 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 Metlar. 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 41 military records available for the last name Metlar. For the veterans among your Metlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metlar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Metlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Metlar in 1970 was 76, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metlar 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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