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Medcalf Family History

Medcalf Surname Meaning

English: variant of Metcalf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Medcalf family from?

You can see how Medcalf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medcalf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medcalf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 245 Medcalf families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Medcalf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medcalf families in 1891.
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What did your Medcalf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medcalf. 11% of Medcalf men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Medcalf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medcalf were Publican and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Publican
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Medcalf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Medcalf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medcalf 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Medcalf. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Medcalf. For the veterans among your Medcalf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medcalf lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Medcalf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Medcalf in 1952 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medcalf 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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