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Meetze Family History

Meetze Name Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from a place called Meetzen.

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


Similar surnames: Metze, Beetz, Meitz, Metz, Reetz, Meece, Meese, Meltz, Metzer

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Where is the Meetze family from?

You can see how Meetze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meetze family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meetze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Meetze families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Meetze's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Meetze families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meetze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meetze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Help On Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meetze. 37% of Meetze men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Meetze women worked as a Help On Farm. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meetze were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Help On Farm
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meetze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meetze 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Meetze. 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 604 military records available for the last name Meetze. For the veterans among your Meetze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meetze lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Meetze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meetze in 1953 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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