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Metsgar Family History

Metsgar 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: Metzgar, Melgar, Metzger, Metsker, Messer, Metzner, Meister, Cesar

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Where is the Metsgar family from?

You can see how Metsgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metsgar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Metsgar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Metsgar families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Metsgar's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Metsgar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metsgar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metsgar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Metsgar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Metsgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metsgar 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Metsgar. 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 27 military records available for the last name Metsgar. For the veterans among your Metsgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metsgar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Metsgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Metsgar in 1957 was 45, and 25 in 2004.

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