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Medalia Family History

Medalia 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: Medaglia, Melia, Medlin, Mehalic, Malia, Mendolia, Medaris, Regalia

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Where is the Medalia family from?

You can see how Medalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medalia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medalia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Medalia families living in South Carolina. This was about 63% of all the recorded Medalia's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Medalia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medalia 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 Medalia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medalia. 60% of Medalia women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Medalia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Medalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medalia 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Medalia. 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 38 military records available for the last name Medalia. For the veterans among your Medalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medalia lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Medalia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Medalia in 1957 was 60, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medalia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medalia 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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