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Metzig Family History

Metzig 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: Metz, Herzig, Metzel, Rettig, Gettig, Metzer, Metting, Fettig, Metze

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Where is the Metzig family from?

You can see how Metzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metzig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Metzig families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Metzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzig 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 Metzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metzig. 50% of Metzig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Metzig women worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Cheese Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Metzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Metzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzig 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Metzig. 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 317 military records available for the last name Metzig. For the veterans among your Metzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Metzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Metzig in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzig 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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