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Mettenberg Family History

Mettenberg 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: Guttenberg, Wattenberg, Zetterberg, Westenberg, Setterberg

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Where is the Mettenberg family from?

You can see how Mettenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mettenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mettenberg family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mettenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettenberg 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 42 census records available for the last name Mettenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettenberg 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mettenberg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mettenberg. For the veterans among your Mettenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettenberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Mettenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mettenberg in 1969 was 80, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mettenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettenberg 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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