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Metshel Family History

Metshel 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, Methe, Bethel, Meusel, Meshell, Wetsel, Mitchel

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Where is the Metshel family from?

You can see how Metshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metshel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metshel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Metshel families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Metshel's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Metshel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metshel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Metshel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Boat Captain was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metshel. 100% of Metshel men worked as a Boat Captain.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Boat Captain
    100%

What Metshel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Metshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metshel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Metshel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Metshel. For the veterans among your Metshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metshel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Metshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Metshel in 1985 was 83, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metshel 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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