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Metting Family History

Metting Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Mette.

German: habitational name from a place of that name in Bavaria or from Mettingen in Westphalia and Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Metting family from?

You can see how Metting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Metting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Metting families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Metting's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Metting families in 1891.
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What did your Metting ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metting. 100% of Metting 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Metting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metting 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Metting. 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 618 military records available for the last name Metting. For the veterans among your Metting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metting lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Metting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Metting in 1962 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metting 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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