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Metzenberg Family History

Metzenberg 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: Katzenberg, Litzenberg, Metzner, Guttenberg, Ellenberg, Levenberg

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Where is the Metzenberg family from?

You can see how Metzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metzenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Metzenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metzenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Metzenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzenberg 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 Metzenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metzenberg. 100% of Metzenberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Metzenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Metzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzenberg 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Metzenberg. 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 22 military records available for the last name Metzenberg. For the veterans among your Metzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Metzenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Metzenberg in 1963 was 64, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metzenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzenberg 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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