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Mettlach Family History

Mettlach 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: Betlach, Delach, Gerlach, Mettler, Metsch, Matulich, Mattiace

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Where is the Mettlach family from?

You can see how Mettlach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettlach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mettlach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Mettlach families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettlach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mettlach families in 1880.
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What did your Mettlach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mettlach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Mettlach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettlach 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mettlach. 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 171 military records available for the last name Mettlach. For the veterans among your Mettlach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettlach lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mettlach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mettlach in 1961 was 67, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mettlach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettlach 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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