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Metzlar Family History

Metzlar 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: Metzler, Metzgar, Metzner, Betzler, Mettler, Metzger, Medlar, Metzer

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Where is the Metzlar family from?

You can see how Metzlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzlar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metzlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Metzlar families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Metzlar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Metzlar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzlar 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 Metzlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metzlar. 50% of Metzlar men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Metzlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Metzlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzlar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Metzlar. 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 21 military records available for the last name Metzlar. For the veterans among your Metzlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzlar lifespan?

Average Metzlar life expectancy in 1994 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metzlar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzlar 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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