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Metsa Family History

Metsa Name 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: Mesa, Messa, Metz, Meis, Mehta, Melia, Motta, Mota, Meise, Musa

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Where is the Metsa family from?

You can see how Metsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metsa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Metsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Metsa families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Metsa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Metsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metsa. 100% of Metsa men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Metsa women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Metsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metsa 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Metsa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Metsa. For the veterans among your Metsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metsa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Metsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Metsa in 1963 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

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