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Metzing Family History

Metzing 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: Metting, Etling, Melling, Meling, Oetting, Mehling, Meiring, Getting

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Where is the Metzing family from?

You can see how Metzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzing family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Metzing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Metzing families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzing's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Metzing families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzing 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 Metzing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metzing. 43% of Metzing men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Roofer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Metzing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Metzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzing 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Metzing. 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 532 military records available for the last name Metzing. For the veterans among your Metzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Metzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Metzing in 1964 was 75, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzing 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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