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Metzgar Family History

Metzgar Surname Meaning

Variant under Slavic influence of German Metzger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Metzgar family from?

You can see how Metzgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzgar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Metzgar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Metzgar families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Metzgar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Metzgar families in 1891.
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What did your Metzgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boardinghouse Keeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metzgar. 100% of Metzgar women worked as a Boardinghouse Keeper.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Boardinghouse Keeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Metzgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzgar 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Metzgar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Metzgar. For the veterans among your Metzgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzgar lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Metzgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Metzgar in 1943 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzgar 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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