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Mettenberger Family History

Mettenberger 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: Miltenberger, Wertenberger, Feltenberger, Westenberger, Katzenberger

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Where is the Mettenberger family from?

You can see how Mettenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettenberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mettenberger families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mettenberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mettenberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettenberger 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 Mettenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Embalmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mettenberger. 100% of Mettenberger men worked as an Embalmer.

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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

  • Embalmer
    100%

What Mettenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mettenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettenberger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mettenberger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mettenberger. For the veterans among your Mettenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettenberger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mettenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mettenberger in 1968 was 49, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mettenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettenberger 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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