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Metsel Family History

Metsel 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: Meisel, Metzel, Meusel, Wetsel, Measel, Messer, Mergel, Mengel

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Where is the Metsel family from?

You can see how Metsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metsel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Metsel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Metsel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Metsel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Metsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metsel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Metsel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Metsel. For the veterans among your Metsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metsel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Metsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Metsel in 1961 was 40, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metsel 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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