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Metzmeier Family History

Metzmeier 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: Lenzmeier, Metzner, Reitmeier, Metivier, Metteer, Metzger, Metzler

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Where is the Metzmeier family from?

You can see how Metzmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Metzmeier families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Metzmeier's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Metzmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzmeier 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 Metzmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bottler and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metzmeier. 100% of Metzmeier men worked as a Bottler and 100% of Metzmeier women worked as a 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

  • Bottler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Metzmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Metzmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzmeier 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Metzmeier. 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 44 military records available for the last name Metzmeier. For the veterans among your Metzmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzmeier lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Metzmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Metzmeier in 1951 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzmeier 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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