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Meadlin Family History

Meadlin 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: Medlin, Maslin, Maudlin, Melin, Malin, Merlin, Matlin, Readling

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Where is the Meadlin family from?

You can see how Meadlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meadlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Meadlin families living in Georgia. This was about 91% of all the recorded Meadlin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Meadlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meadlin 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 Meadlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meadlin. 67% of Meadlin men worked as a Farming and 100% of Meadlin women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Meadlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Meadlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadlin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meadlin. 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 41 military records available for the last name Meadlin. For the veterans among your Meadlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Meadlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meadlin in 1967 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meadlin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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