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Metzenthin Family History

Metzenthin 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: Mellenthin, Katzenstein, Wetzstein, Benthin, Mackenthun, Metzen

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Where is the Metzenthin family from?

You can see how Metzenthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzenthin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metzenthin family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzenthin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Metzenthin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Metzenthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzenthin 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Metzenthin. 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 215 military records available for the last name Metzenthin. For the veterans among your Metzenthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzenthin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Metzenthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Metzenthin in 1966 was 93, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzenthin 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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