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Metzel Family History

Metzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of any of various personal names for example Matz (from Matthias) Metz (see Metz) or an ancient Germanic personal name such as Matzo.

German (Rhineland): variant of Metzler.

This surname is also found in Poland.

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


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Where is the Metzel family from?

You can see how Metzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Metzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Metzel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Metzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzel 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 Metzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metzel. 31% of Metzel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Metzel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metzel were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Metzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzel 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Metzel. 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 802 military records available for the last name Metzel. For the veterans among your Metzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Metzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Metzel in 1953 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzel 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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