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Metts Family History

Metts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Metz.

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


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Where is the Metts family from?

You can see how Metts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Metts families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Metts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Metts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Metts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metts. 33% of Metts men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Metts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metts were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Seamstress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Metts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metts 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Metts. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Metts. For the veterans among your Metts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metts lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Metts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Metts in 1947 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metts 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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