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Metag Family History

Metag 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: Meng, Metz, Mehta, Mota, Montag, Mestas, Matas, Mittag, Seta, Mata

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Where is the Metag family from?

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

What did your Metag ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Metag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metag 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Metag. 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 43 military records available for the last name Metag. For the veterans among your Metag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metag lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Metag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Metag in 1965 was 75, and 48 in 1989.

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