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Metzinger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Metzingen in Württemberg Lorraine (in France) and near Lüneburg (in northern Germany).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Matzinger, Utzinger, Gettinger, Ettinger, Pettinger, Hettinger

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Where is the Metzinger family from?

You can see how Metzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Metzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Metzinger family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Metzinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Metzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metzinger. 29% of Metzinger men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Metzinger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metzinger were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Metzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzinger 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Metzinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Metzinger. For the veterans among your Metzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzinger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Metzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Metzinger in 1948 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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