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Metterling Family History

Metterling 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: Ketterling, Kettering, Oesterling, Esterline, Sterling, Osterling

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Where is the Metterling family from?

You can see how Metterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metterling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metterling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Metterling families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Metterling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Metterling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metterling 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 61 census records available for the last name Metterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metterling 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Metterling. 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 6 military records available for the last name Metterling. For the veterans among your Metterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metterling lifespan?

Average Metterling life expectancy in 1970 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metterling 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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