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Metclaf Family History

Metclaf 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: Metcalf, Matula, Mettler, Metzler, Mellas, Ketcham, Metaxas, Metallo

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Where is the Metclaf family from?

You can see how Metclaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metclaf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Metclaf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Metclaf families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Metclaf's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Metclaf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metclaf 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 Metclaf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metclaf. 100% of Metclaf men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Metclaf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Metclaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metclaf 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Metclaf. 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 45 military records available for the last name Metclaf. For the veterans among your Metclaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metclaf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Metclaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Metclaf in 1962 was 57, and 32 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metclaf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metclaf 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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