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Mitcalfe Family History

Mitcalfe Surname Meaning

see Metcalfe.

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


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Where is the Mitcalfe family from?

You can see how Mitcalfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitcalfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mitcalfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Mitcalfe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mitcalfe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mitcalfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitcalfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitcalfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mitcalfe. 100% of Mitcalfe men worked as a Bricklayer and 91% of Mitcalfe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mitcalfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitcalfe 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Mitcalfe. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mitcalfe. For the veterans among your Mitcalfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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