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Metterhausen Family History

Metterhausen 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: Bettenhausen, Ketterhagen, Westerhaus, Betthauser, Pettersen

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Where is the Metterhausen family from?

You can see how Metterhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metterhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metterhausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Metterhausen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Metterhausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Metterhausen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Metterhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metterhausen 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Metterhausen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Metterhausen. For the veterans among your Metterhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metterhausen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Metterhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Metterhausen in 1967 was 72, and 94 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metterhausen 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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