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Metzcer Family History

Metzcer 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: Metzner, Metzger, Metzler, Metzer, Metzker, Mercer, Fetzer, Setzer

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Where is the Metzcer family from?

You can see how Metzcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzcer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metzcer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzcer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Metzcer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzcer 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 28 census records available for the last name Metzcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzcer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Metzcer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Metzcer. For the veterans among your Metzcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzcer lifespan?

Average Metzcer life expectancy in 1981 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzcer 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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