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Medlar Family History

Medlar Name Meaning

English: variant of Medler .

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


Similar surnames: Medler, Mellas, Medley, Mellor, Meller, Bellar, Meylor, Marlar

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Where is the Medlar family from?

You can see how Medlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Medlar families living in Norfolk. This was about 73% of all the recorded Medlar's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Medlar families in 1891.
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What did your Medlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medlar. 100% of Medlar men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Medlar 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    10%
  • H Duties
    10%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Medlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlar 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Medlar. 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 480 military records available for the last name Medlar. For the veterans among your Medlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Medlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Medlar in 1963 was 77, and 52 in 2004.

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