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Metzcher Family History

Metzcher 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: Metscher, Letcher, Metzner, Ketcher, Metzger, Metzler, Mencher

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Where is the Metzcher family from?

You can see how Metzcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metzcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Metzcher families living in Indiana. This was about 77% of all the recorded Metzcher's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Metzcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzcher 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 122 census records available for the last name Metzcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzcher 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Metzcher. 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 43 military records available for the last name Metzcher. For the veterans among your Metzcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzcher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Metzcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Metzcher in 1967 was 64, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzcher 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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