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Metzendorf Family History

Metzendorf 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: Mittendorf, Bettendorf, Middendorf, Heckendorf, Hattendorf, Altendorf

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Where is the Metzendorf family from?

You can see how Metzendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Metzendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Metzendorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Metzendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzendorf 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 Metzendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metzendorf. 50% of Metzendorf men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Metzendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Metzendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzendorf 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Metzendorf. 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 141 military records available for the last name Metzendorf. For the veterans among your Metzendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzendorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Metzendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Metzendorf in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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