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Metschan Family History

Metschan 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: Metsch, Metscher, Meehan, Merchant, Mesman, Letsch, Messman, Mensch

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Where is the Metschan family from?

You can see how Metschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metschan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metschan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Metschan families living in Oregon. This was about 64% of all the recorded Metschan's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Metschan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Metschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metschan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Metschan. 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 38 military records available for the last name Metschan. For the veterans among your Metschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metschan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Metschan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Metschan in 1966 was 87, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metschan 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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