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Mettmann Family History

Mettmann 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: Dettmann, Mittman, Bethmann, Heitmann, Wittmann, Ottmann, Gettman

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Where is the Mettmann family from?

You can see how Mettmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mettmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mettmann family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mettmann families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Mettmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettmann 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mettmann. 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 381 military records available for the last name Mettmann. For the veterans among your Mettmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettmann lifespan?

Average Mettmann life expectancy in 1991 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettmann 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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