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Mettendorf Family History

Mettendorf 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: Mittendorf, Bettendorf, Hattendorf, Westendorf, Middendorf

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Where is the Mettendorf family from?

You can see how Mettendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettendorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mettendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mettendorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mettendorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettendorf 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 150 census records available for the last name Mettendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettendorf 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mettendorf. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mettendorf. For the veterans among your Mettendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettendorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mettendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mettendorf in 1964 was 78, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettendorf 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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