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Medalla Family History

Medalla 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, Metallo, Mella, Mehall, Pedulla, Mccalla, Merolla, Bedolla

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Where is the Medalla family from?

You can see how Medalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Medalla family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Medalla's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Medalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medalla 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 Medalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medalla. 100% of Medalla men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Medalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Medalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medalla 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Medalla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Medalla. For the veterans among your Medalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medalla lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Medalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Medalla in 1980 was 78, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medalla 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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