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Mettz Family History

Mettz 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: Metz, Mette, Mertz, Meitz, Meltz, Metts, Mentz, Metty, Hertz, Mehta

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Where is the Mettz family from?

You can see how Mettz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mettz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mettz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mettz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mettz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettz 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 Mettz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mettz. 50% of Mettz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mettz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mettz were Salesman and House Work. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • House Work
    50%
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What Mettz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mettz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettz 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Mettz. 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 226 military records available for the last name Mettz. For the veterans among your Mettz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mettz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mettz in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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