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Mettenbrink Family History

Mettenbrink 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: Mesenbrink, Vandenbrink, Kettering, Ten Brink, Willenbrink

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Where is the Mettenbrink family from?

You can see how Mettenbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettenbrink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mettenbrink families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettenbrink's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mettenbrink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettenbrink 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 Mettenbrink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mettenbrink. 50% of Mettenbrink men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Mettenbrink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Mettenbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettenbrink 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mettenbrink. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mettenbrink. For the veterans among your Mettenbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettenbrink lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Mettenbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mettenbrink in 1957 was 30, and 100 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mettenbrink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettenbrink 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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