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Medau Family History

Medau 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: Meda, Medal, Madan, Seda, Mau, Meas, Madar, Megan, Reda, Mead

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Where is the Medau family from?

You can see how Medau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Medau families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Medau's in USA. California had the highest population of Medau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Medau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medau 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Medau. 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 29 military records available for the last name Medau. For the veterans among your Medau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Medau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Medau in 1970 was 90, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medau 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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