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Mettal Family History

Mettal 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: Mittal, Mehta, Metcalf, Motta, Cetta, Mestas, Zettel, Mittag, Metzel

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Where is the Mettal family from?

You can see how Mettal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mettal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mettal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mettal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Mettal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettal 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mettal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mettal. For the veterans among your Mettal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettal lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Mettal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mettal in 1982 was 81, and 86 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettal 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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