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Mettig Family History

Mettig 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: Rettig, Gettig, Metting, Fettig, Wettig, Mittag, Sittig, Fertig

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Where is the Mettig family from?

You can see how Mettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mettig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mettig families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mettig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mettig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mettig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mettig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mettig. 100% of Mettig men worked as a Dyer. .

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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

  • Dyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Mettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettig 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mettig. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mettig. For the veterans among your Mettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Mettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mettig in 1964 was 88, and 87 in 1997.

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