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Metcalp Family History

Metcalp Name 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: Metcalf, Mescall, Metcalfe, Medcalf, Metzel, Mccall, Mittal, Metallo

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Where is the Metcalp family from?

You can see how Metcalp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metcalp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Metcalp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Metcalp families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Metcalp's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Metcalp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metcalp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Metcalp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Metcalp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metcalp 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Metcalp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Metcalp. For the veterans among your Metcalp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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