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Mettens Family History

Mettens 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: Metters, Mertens, Metten, Matters, Metteer, Mette, Etten, Betten

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Where is the Mettens family from?

You can see how Mettens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mettens families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mettens families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mettens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettens 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 Mettens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brass Moulder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mettens. 100% of Mettens men worked as a Brass Moulder.

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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

  • Brass Moulder
    100%

What Mettens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Mettens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettens 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mettens. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mettens. For the veterans among your Mettens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Mettens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mettens in 1971 was 63, and 81 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mettens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettens 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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