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Metza Family History

Metza 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, Menza, Matza, Metze, Meza, Reza, Maza, Mehta, Melia, Motta

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Where is the Metza family from?

You can see how Metza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Metza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Metza family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Metza's in USA. California had the highest population of Metza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metza. 25% of Metza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Metza women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Counterman
    25%
  • Yard Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Metza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Metza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metza 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Metza. 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 47 military records available for the last name Metza. For the veterans among your Metza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Metza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Metza in 1963 was 83, and 48 in 2003.

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