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Mettle Family History

Mettle 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: Nettle, Mettler, Mette, Kettle, Settle, Mettee, Zettle, Gettle

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Where is the Mettle family from?

You can see how Mettle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mettle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mettle families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mettle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mettle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettle 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 Mettle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mettle. 34% of Mettle men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Mettle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mettle were Lawyer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Lawyer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Mettle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mettle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettle 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Mettle. 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 222 military records available for the last name Mettle. For the veterans among your Mettle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mettle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mettle in 1964 was 90, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mettle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettle 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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