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Motcalfe Family History

Motcalfe 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: Metcalfe, Metcalf, Micale, Oncale, Mondale, Monsalve, Medcalf, Mole

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Where is the Motcalfe family from?

You can see how Motcalfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Motcalfe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Motcalfe family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Motcalfe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Motcalfe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Motcalfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Motcalfe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Motcalfe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Motcalfe. For the veterans among your Motcalfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Motcalfe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Motcalfe 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Motcalfe

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