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Matcalf Family History

Matcalf 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, Marchal, Mathai, Malcolm, Latvala

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Where is the Matcalf family from?

You can see how Matcalf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matcalf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matcalf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Matcalf families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matcalf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Matcalf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matcalf 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 Matcalf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matcalf. 58% of Matcalf 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
    58%
  • Household Duties
    43%

What Matcalf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Matcalf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matcalf 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Matcalf. 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 77 military records available for the last name Matcalf. For the veterans among your Matcalf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matcalf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1976, in the United States, Matcalf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Matcalf in 1958 was 31, and 53 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matcalf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matcalf 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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