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Metcler Family History

Metcler 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: Mettler, Metzler, Metler, Letcher, Metzner, Medler, Betler, Mercer

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Where is the Metcler family from?

You can see how Metcler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metcler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metcler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Metcler families living in Texas. This was about 64% of all the recorded Metcler's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Metcler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metcler 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 117 census records available for the last name Metcler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metcler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Metcler. 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 1 military records available for the last name Metcler. For the veterans among your Metcler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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