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Metcaffe Family History

Metcaffe 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, Taaffe, Mehaffey, Mcafee, Taffe, Mcaffee, Mehaffie

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Where is the Metcaffe family from?

You can see how Metcaffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metcaffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Metcaffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Metcaffe families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Metcaffe's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Metcaffe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metcaffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Metcaffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metcaffe. 100% of Metcaffe men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Metcaffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metcaffe 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Metcaffe. 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 6 military records available for the last name Metcaffe. For the veterans among your Metcaffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metcaffe lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metcaffe

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