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Metselaar Family History

Metselaar 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: Meiselman, Messer, Melgar, Kesselman, Meisel, Meisler, Petrella

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Where is the Metselaar family from?

You can see how Metselaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metselaar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metselaar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Metselaar family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Metselaar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Metselaar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Metselaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metselaar 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Metselaar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Metselaar. For the veterans among your Metselaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metselaar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Metselaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Metselaar in 1968 was 79, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metselaar 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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