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Mettner Family History

Mettner 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: Metzner, Kettner, Mettler, Metteer, Bettner, Metter, Methner, Meitner

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Where is the Mettner family from?

You can see how Mettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mettner families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mettner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mettner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mettner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mettner. 34% of Mettner men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Mettner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Road Grader
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mettner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Mettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettner 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Mettner. 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 105 military records available for the last name Mettner. For the veterans among your Mettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mettner in 1967 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mettner 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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