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Metternich Family History

Metternich 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: Manternach, Kettering, Mattern, Hemmerich, Emmerich, Oesterreich

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Where is the Metternich family from?

You can see how Metternich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metternich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Metternich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Metternich families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Metternich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Metternich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metternich 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 Metternich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Metternich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Metternich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metternich 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Metternich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Metternich. For the veterans among your Metternich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metternich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Metternich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Metternich in 1960 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metternich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metternich 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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