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Mettert Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Meth or of Meder . Compare Method .

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


Similar surnames: Netter, Metters, Setter, Vetters, Detter, Yetter, Mottern, Mattern

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Where is the Mettert family from?

You can see how Mettert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mettert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mettert families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettert's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mettert families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mettert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mettert. 50% of Mettert 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Mettert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Mettert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettert 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mettert. 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 171 military records available for the last name Mettert. For the veterans among your Mettert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mettert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mettert in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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