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Metskas Family History

Metskas 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: Mestas, Metaxas, Metsker, Petska, Matas, Miska, Mesman, Messman, Meas

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What did your Metskas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metskas. 100% of Metskas men worked as a Secretary.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Metskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metskas 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Metskas. 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 38 military records available for the last name Metskas. For the veterans among your Metskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metskas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Metskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Metskas in 1974 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metskas 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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