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Metter Family History

Metter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Meth. German: from a personal name based on ancient Germanic mahal ‘gathering place court’.

English (Devon): apparently a variant of Matter. Compare Metters.

This form of the name is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Metter family from?

You can see how Metter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Metter families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Metter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Metter families in 1891.
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What did your Metter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metter. 100% of Metter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Metter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metter 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Metter. 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 714 military records available for the last name Metter. For the veterans among your Metter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Metter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Metter in 1960 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metter 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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