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Metealf Family History

Metealf 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, Metcalfe, Medcalf, Metzel, Teaff, Mczeal, Mentel, Teal

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Where is the Metealf family from?

You can see how Metealf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metealf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Metealf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Metealf families living in Durham. This was about 65% of all the recorded Metealf's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Metealf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metealf 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 Metealf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metealf. 100% of Metealf 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Metealf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metealf 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Metealf. 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 62 military records available for the last name Metealf. For the veterans among your Metealf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metealf lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metealf

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