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Metscher Family History

Metscher Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Metscher family from?

You can see how Metscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metscher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Metscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Metscher families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Metscher's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Metscher families in 1880.
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What did your Metscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metscher. 54% of Metscher 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Leasor
    16%

What Metscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Metscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metscher 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Metscher. 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 402 military records available for the last name Metscher. For the veterans among your Metscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metscher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Metscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Metscher in 1956 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metscher 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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