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Medcalfe Family History

Medcalfe Surname Meaning

see Metcalfe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Medcalfe family from?

You can see how Medcalfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medcalfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medcalfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Medcalfe families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Medcalfe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Medcalfe families in 1891.
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What did your Medcalfe 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 Medcalfe. 50% of Medcalfe men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Medcalfe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medcalfe were Insurance Agent and Incapacitated.

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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
    50%
  • Insurance Agent
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Medcalfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Medcalfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medcalfe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Medcalfe. 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 360 military records available for the last name Medcalfe. For the veterans among your Medcalfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medcalfe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Medcalfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Medcalfe in 1965 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medcalfe 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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