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Metzer Family History

Metzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Metz (see Metz).

Dutch: occupational name for a bricklayer Middle Dutch metsere.

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


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Where is the Metzer family from?

You can see how Metzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Metzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Metzer families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Metzer families in 1891.
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What did your Metzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metzer. 25% of Metzer men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Metzer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metzer were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Metzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Metzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Metzer. For the veterans among your Metzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Metzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Metzer in 1959 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzer 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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