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Metzelar Family History

Metzelar 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: Metzel, Metzler, Metzer, Metzgar, Metzner, Hetzel, Netzel, Fetzer

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Metzelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzelar 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Metzelar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Metzelar. For the veterans among your Metzelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzelar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Metzelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Metzelar in 1975 was 79, and 70 in 1991.

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