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Metcalfe Name Meaning

English: variant of Metcalf .

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


Similar surnames: Medcalf, Metcalf, Veale, Cale, Mescall, Neale, Segale, Mehalko

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Where is the Metcalfe family from?

You can see how Metcalfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metcalfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metcalfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 166 Metcalfe families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Metcalfe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Metcalfe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metcalfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metcalfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Metcalfe. 40% of Metcalfe men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Metcalfe women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metcalfe were Labourer and Cook. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    22%
  • Student
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Cook
    8%
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Census Records

There are 196,000 census records available for the last name Metcalfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metcalfe 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 61,000 immigration records available for the last name Metcalfe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Metcalfe. For the veterans among your Metcalfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metcalfe lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Metcalfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Metcalfe in 1940 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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