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Metsch Family History

Metsch Surname Meaning

South German: unexplained. Germanized form of Sorbian Mětš: from a shortened variant of the personal name Mětaš itself a derivative of the Sorbian name Mět (see Mieth).

Alternatively, it may also represent an archaic Sorbian vernacular form of the Biblical name Matthaeus (see Matthew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Metsch family from?

You can see how Metsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metsch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Metsch families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Metsch's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Metsch families in 1880.
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What did your Metsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metsch. 40% of Metsch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Metsch women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metsch were Clerk and O.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • O
    50%

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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Metsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metsch 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Metsch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Metsch. For the veterans among your Metsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Metsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Metsch in 1962 was 59, and 90 in 2004.

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