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Metsker Family History

Metsker Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Metzger .

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


Similar surnames: Mesker, Metzker, Mesler, Mansker, Metzger, Medsker, Mettler, Mester

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Where is the Metsker family from?

You can see how Metsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metsker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Metsker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Metsker families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metsker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Metsker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metsker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Metsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metsker. 42% of Metsker men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Metsker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metsker were Dentist and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Operator
    4%
  • Dentist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Metsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metsker 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Metsker. 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 579 military records available for the last name Metsker. For the veterans among your Metsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metsker lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Metsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Metsker in 1952 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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