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Metzgier Family History

Metzgier 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: Metzger, Metzner, Metivier, Metzler, Metzer, Mezger, Metzgar, Metzker

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Where is the Metzgier family from?

You can see how Metzgier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzgier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Metzgier families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzgier's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Metzgier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzgier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Metzgier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzgier 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Metzgier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Metzgier. For the veterans among your Metzgier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzgier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Metzgier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Metzgier in 1968 was 62, and 73 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzgier 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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