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Medcaff Family History

Medcaff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Medcalf, Metcalf, Medoff, Teaff, Scaff, Midkiff, Medlar, Mercado

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Where is the Medcaff family from?

You can see how Medcaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medcaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Medcaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Medcaff families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Medcaff's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Medcaff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Medcaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medcaff 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Medcaff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Medcaff. For the veterans among your Medcaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medcaff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Medcaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Medcaff in 1975 was 85, and 74 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medcaff 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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