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Metzar Family History

Metzar 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: Metzer, Metzgar, Metz, Metzner, Melgar, Fetzer, Setzer, Merhar, Menza

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Where is the Metzar family from?

You can see how Metzar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Metzar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Metzar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Metzar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzar 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 351 census records available for the last name Metzar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Metzar. 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 21 military records available for the last name Metzar. For the veterans among your Metzar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Metzar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Metzar in 1967 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzar 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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