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Medden Family History

Medden 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: Hedden, Madden, Redden, Menden, Medlen, Ledden, Heiden, Eden, Medley

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Where is the Medden family from?

You can see how Medden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Medden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Medden families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Medden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medden 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 Medden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Medden. 78% of Medden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Laundry Washer Heavy
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medden 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Medden. 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 80 military records available for the last name Medden. For the veterans among your Medden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medden lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Medden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Medden in 1994 was 83, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medden 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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