This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Metcalfe family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Metcalfe Family History

Metcalfe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Metcalf.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Metcalfe family from?

You can see how Metcalfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metcalfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metcalfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4,130 Metcalfe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Metcalfe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Metcalfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metcalfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Metcalfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Metcalfe. 9% of Metcalfe men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Metcalfe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metcalfe were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

View Census Data for Metcalfe | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Metcalfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196,000 census records available for the last name Metcalfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metcalfe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Metcalfe

Passenger Lists

There are 61,000 immigration records available for the last name Metcalfe. 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.

View all Metcalfe immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Metcalfe. For the veterans among your Metcalfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Metcalfe military records

You've only scratched the surface of Metcalfe family history

Discover More

What is the average Metcalfe lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Metcalfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Metcalfe in 1940 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metcalfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metcalfe 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Metcalfe family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial