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Mettler Family History

Mettler Surname Meaning

German: probably a patronymic from Metel, a pet form of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew).

Swiss German: habitational name from a place so named near Lörrach (Baden) or any of various places of that name in Switzerland.

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


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You can see how Mettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mettler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mettler families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mettler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mettler families in 1891.
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What did your Mettler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mettler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mettler. For the veterans among your Mettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mettler in 1941 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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