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Metzdorf Family History

Metzdorf 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, Medoff, Reisdorf, Metzger, Metzler, Bergdorf, Metzer, Endorf

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Where is the Metzdorf family from?

You can see how Metzdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzdorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metzdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Metzdorf families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Metzdorf's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Metzdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzdorf 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 Metzdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metzdorf. 30% of Metzdorf men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Metzdorf women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Civil Engineer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Metzdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metzdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzdorf 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Metzdorf. 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 430 military records available for the last name Metzdorf. For the veterans among your Metzdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzdorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Metzdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Metzdorf in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzdorf 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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