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Metten Family History

Metten Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Metten in Westphalia.

Flemish (Belgian Limburg) and Dutch: metronymic from the female personal name Mette, a pet form of Margaretha (see Margaret).

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


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Where is the Metten family from?

You can see how Metten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Metten families living in New Brunswick. This was about 63% of all the recorded Metten's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Metten families in 1911.
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What did your Metten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metten. 16% of Metten men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Metten women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metten were Farmer and Field Worker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Field Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Metten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metten 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Metten. 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 655 military records available for the last name Metten. For the veterans among your Metten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Metten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Metten in 1962 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metten 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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