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Metzelaar Family History

Metzelaar 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: Metzel, Metzler, Metzer, Tazelaar, Metzgar, Metzner, Melgar, Hetzel

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Where is the Metzelaar family from?

You can see how Metzelaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzelaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Metzelaar family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metzelaar's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Metzelaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzelaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metzelaar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Metzelaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzelaar 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Metzelaar. 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 52 military records available for the last name Metzelaar. For the veterans among your Metzelaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzelaar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Metzelaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Metzelaar in 1964 was 58, and 79 in 2003.

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