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Metzka Family History

Metzka 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: Metz, Menza, Metzel, Motzko, Melka, Matza, Metzer, Metze, Motyka

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Where is the Metzka family from?

You can see how Metzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metzka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Metzka families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Metzka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Metzka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzka 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 Metzka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metzka. 100% of Metzka men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Metzka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Metzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzka 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Metzka. 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 84 military records available for the last name Metzka. For the veterans among your Metzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Metzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Metzka in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metzka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzka 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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