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Metsler Family History

Metsler 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: Meisler, Mettler, Metzler, Mesler, Messler, Metsker, Metler, Messer

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Where is the Metsler family from?

You can see how Metsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metsler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Metsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Metsler families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metsler's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Metsler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metsler 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 441 census records available for the last name Metsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metsler 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Metsler. 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 36 military records available for the last name Metsler. For the veterans among your Metsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metsler lifespan?

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