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Metzguer Family History

Metzguer 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, Metzler, Metzer, Mezger, Metzgar, Metzker, Fetzer

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Where is the Metzguer family from?

You can see how Metzguer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzguer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Metzguer families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzguer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Metzguer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzguer 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 65 census records available for the last name Metzguer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzguer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Metzguer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Metzguer. For the veterans among your Metzguer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzguer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Metzguer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Metzguer in 1960 was 49, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzguer 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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