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Medalie Family History

Medalie 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, Medaglia, Mehalic, Medaris, Medal, Marie, Dale, Malik, Melis

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Where is the Medalie family from?

You can see how Medalie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medalie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Medalie families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Medalie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Medalie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medalie 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 Medalie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medalie. 100% of Medalie men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Medalie women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Medalie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Medalie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medalie 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Medalie. 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 70 military records available for the last name Medalie. For the veterans among your Medalie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medalie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Medalie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Medalie in 1960 was 36, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medalie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medalie 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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