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Mettler Name Meaning

German: probably a patronymic from Metel a pet form of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew ). Swiss German: habitational name from a place so named near Lörrach (Baden) or any of various places of that name in Switzerland. Compare Metler .

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


Similar surnames: Gettler, Netter, Kettler, Rettler, Mitter, Wetter, Mittler, Metzler

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Where is the Mettler family from?

You can see how Mettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mettler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mettler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Mettler families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mettler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mettler families in 1911.
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What did your Mettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mettler. 29% of Mettler men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Mettler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mettler were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Saleslady
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mettler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mettler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mettler. For the veterans among your Mettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mettler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mettler in 1941 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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