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Metzsch Family History

Metzsch 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: Metsch, Letsch, Mensch, Fetsch, Mesch, Wetsch, Betsch, Mersch

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Where is the Metzsch family from?

You can see how Metzsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metzsch family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzsch's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Metzsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Metzsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Metzsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzsch 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Metzsch. 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 917 military records available for the last name Metzsch. For the veterans among your Metzsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzsch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Metzsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Metzsch in 1970 was 80, and 45 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzsch 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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