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Metcalffe Family History

Metcalffe 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: Metcalfe, Metcalf, Medcalf, Taaffe, Mehaffey, Sutcliffe, Calfee

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Where is the Metcalffe family from?

You can see how Metcalffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metcalffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Metcalffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Metcalffe families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Metcalffe's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Metcalffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metcalffe 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 Metcalffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metcalffe. 100% of Metcalffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Metcalffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metcalffe 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 Metcalffe. 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 4 military records available for the last name Metcalffe. For the veterans among your Metcalffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metcalffe lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metcalffe

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