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Metze Family History

Metze Name Meaning

German:: metronymic from a short form of the personal name Mechthild (see Metz ). habitational name from Metze near Kassel.

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


Similar surnames: Metz, Mette, Metzel, Methe, Metzer, Metzen, Maze, Mente, Matzen

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Where is the Metze family from?

You can see how Metze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metze family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Metze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Metze families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 72% of all the recorded Metze's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Metze families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dress Makers were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metze. 22% of Metze men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Metze women worked as a Dress Makers. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metze were Butcher and Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Makers
    34%
  • Washing
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Metze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metze 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Metze. 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 Metze. For the veterans among your Metze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metze lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Metze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Metze in 1962 was 69, and 70 in 2003.

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