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Metzga Family History

Metzga 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: Metzgar, Metz, Menza, Metzel, Mega, Metzger, Matza, Metzer, Metze

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Where is the Metzga family from?

You can see how Metzga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metzga families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Metzga families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Metzga's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Metzga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzga 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 Metzga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metzga. 60% of Metzga men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Metzga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Metzga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzga 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Metzga. 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 4 military records available for the last name Metzga. For the veterans among your Metzga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzga lifespan?

Average Metzga life expectancy in 1988 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzga 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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