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Mettenburg Family History

Mettenburg 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: Wittenburg, Guttenberg, Massenburg, Essenburg, Wattenberg

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Where is the Mettenburg family from?

You can see how Mettenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mettenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mettenburg families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mettenburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mettenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mettenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cheese Maker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mettenburg. 100% of Mettenburg men worked as a Cheese Maker and 100% of Mettenburg women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Cheese Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Mettenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Mettenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettenburg 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mettenburg. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mettenburg. For the veterans among your Mettenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettenburg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Mettenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mettenburg in 1956 was 37, and 82 in 1998.

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