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Metzker Family History

Metzker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Metzger.

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


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Where is the Metzker family from?

You can see how Metzker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Metzker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Metzker family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Metzker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Metzker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzker 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 Metzker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Metzker. 25% of Metzker men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Metzker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metzker were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Inspector
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Metzker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Metzker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzker 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Metzker. 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 652 military records available for the last name Metzker. For the veterans among your Metzker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Metzker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Metzker in 1947 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metzker 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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