History of your Surname
Get access to Medler family records.Start a free trial

Medler Family History

Medler Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): nickname from Middle English medeler ‘meddler troublemaker one who interferes’.

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


Similar surnames: Medley, Madler, Meller, Medlar, Mele, Meiser, Reder, Redler, Medved

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Medler family from?

You can see how Medler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 116 Medler families living in Norfolk. This was about 74% of all the recorded Medler's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Medler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Medler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medler. 31% of Medler men worked as a Farm Labourer and 87% of Medler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medler were Small Holder and Retired. .

View Census Data for Medler | Data not to scale

*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

  • Farm Labourer
    31%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Small Holder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Retired
    3%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Medler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Medler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Medler

Passenger Lists

There are 767 immigration records available for the last name Medler. 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.

View all Medler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Medler. For the veterans among your Medler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Medler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Medler family history

Discover More

What is the average Medler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Medler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Medler in 1954 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medler

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Medler family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Medler last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial