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Medbury Family History

Medbury Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex Surrey and Sussex): habitational name from Medbury in Elstow (Bedfordshire). The placename derives from Old English mægth ‘maiden’ or mægden ‘maiden’ + burg ‘fortress’.

This name is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Medbury family from?

You can see how Medbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Medbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Medbury families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Medbury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medbury families in 1891.
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What did your Medbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medbury. 43% of Medbury men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Medbury women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Medbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medbury 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Medbury. 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 475 military records available for the last name Medbury. For the veterans among your Medbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medbury lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Medbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Medbury in 1952 was 59, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medbury 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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