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Medcolf Family History

Medcolf 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, Malcolm, Adolf, Ercole, Mendola, De Wolf

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Where is the Medcolf family from?

You can see how Medcolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medcolf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Medcolf families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Medcolf families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Medcolf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Medcolf families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Medcolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medcolf 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Medcolf. 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 7 military records available for the last name Medcolf. For the veterans among your Medcolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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