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Metler Family History

Metler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mettler and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Metler is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Metler family from?

You can see how Metler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Metler families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Metler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Metler families in 1911.
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What did your Metler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Metler. 50% of Metler men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Son
    21%
  • Farmers Son
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

What Metler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Metler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metler 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Metler. 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 602 military records available for the last name Metler. For the veterans among your Metler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Metler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Metler in 1953 was 67, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metler 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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