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Metzky Family History

Metzky 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, Metzel, Motzko, Metzer, Mezey, Metze, Matzke, Metzen, Petzke

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Where is the Metzky family from?

You can see how Metzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Metzky families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metzky's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Metzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzky 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 66 census records available for the last name Metzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzky 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Metzky. 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 12 military records available for the last name Metzky. For the veterans among your Metzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Metzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Metzky in 1965 was 79, and 88 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzky 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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