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Metzenbacher Family History

Metzenbacher 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: Mehlenbacher, Ottenbacher, Fehrenbacher, Motschenbacher, Essenmacher

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Where is the Metzenbacher family from?

You can see how Metzenbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzenbacher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Metzenbacher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzenbacher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Metzenbacher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzenbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Metzenbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzenbacher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Metzenbacher. 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 6 military records available for the last name Metzenbacher. For the veterans among your Metzenbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzenbacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Metzenbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Metzenbacher in 1963 was 55, and 72 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzenbacher 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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