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Metzs Family History

Metzs 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, Metze, Metts, Melis, Meis, Means, Ketz, Matis, Mewes, Netz

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Where is the Metzs family from?

You can see how Metzs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Metzs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Metzs family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzs's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Metzs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzs 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 Metzs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metzs. 100% of Metzs men worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Metzs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Metzs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzs 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 Metzs. 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 Metzs. For the veterans among your Metzs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Metzs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Metzs in 1969 was 45, and 64 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metzs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzs 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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