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Metsger Family History

Metsger 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: Metzger, Metsker, Messer, Metzner, Meister, Messner, Meisler, Menger

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Where is the Metsger family from?

You can see how Metsger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metsger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Metsger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Metsger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metsger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Metsger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metsger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metsger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metsger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metsger 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Metsger. 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 154 military records available for the last name Metsger. For the veterans among your Metsger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metsger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Metsger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Metsger in 1955 was 34, and 84 in 2002.

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