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Metzen Family History

Metzen Name Meaning

German: metronymic from Metze .

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


Similar surnames: Metze, Metzer, Metzel, Metz, Meinen, Metten, Matzen, Metzler, Rutzen

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Where is the Metzen family from?

You can see how Metzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Metzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Metzen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Metzen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Metzen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metzen. 42% of Metzen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzen 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Metzen. 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 828 military records available for the last name Metzen. For the veterans among your Metzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Metzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Metzen in 1949 was 26, and 90 in 2004.

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