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Methfessel Family History

Methfessel Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German met ‘mead’ + a diminutive of faz ‘vat barrel’ a metonymic occupational name for a brewer of mead or perhaps a habitational name referring to a tavern so called.

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


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Where is the Methfessel family from?

You can see how Methfessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Methfessel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Methfessel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Methfessel families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Methfessel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Methfessel families in 1880.
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What did your Methfessel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Methfessel. 50% of Methfessel men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Methfessel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Methfessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Methfessel 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Methfessel. 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 119 military records available for the last name Methfessel. For the veterans among your Methfessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Methfessel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Methfessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Methfessel in 1966 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Methfessel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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