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Metterman Family History

Metterman 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: Letterman, Ketterman, Fetterman, Betterman, Westerman, Kitterman

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Where is the Metterman family from?

You can see how Metterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metterman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Metterman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Metterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metterman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Metterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metterman 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Metterman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Metterman. For the veterans among your Metterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metterman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Metterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Metterman in 1979 was 66, and 77 in 1999.

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