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Metculfe Family History

Metculfe 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, Mettille, Mercure, Medcalf, Mule, Mehle, Hercules

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Where is the Metculfe family from?

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

There are 44 census records available for the last name Metculfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metculfe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Metculfe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Metculfe. For the veterans among your Metculfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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