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Metrick Family History

Metrick Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from Russian metrika ‘registry of birth certificate of birth’.

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


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Where is the Metrick family from?

You can see how Metrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Metrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Metrick families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Metrick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Metrick families in 1911.
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What did your Metrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metrick. 25% of Metrick men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Metrick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metrick were Clerk and Cashier.

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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
    25%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metrick 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Metrick. 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 359 military records available for the last name Metrick. For the veterans among your Metrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metrick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Metrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Metrick in 1951 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

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