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Meddin Family History

Meddin 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, Reddin, Medin, Maddin, Melin, Geddie, Merlin, Hedden, Edwin

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Where is the Meddin family from?

You can see how Meddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meddin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Meddin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meddin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meddin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meddin 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 Meddin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bottler and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meddin. 50% of Meddin men worked as a Bottler and 100% of Meddin women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Bottler
    50%
  • Meat Cutter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Meddin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Meddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Meddin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Meddin. For the veterans among your Meddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meddin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Meddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meddin in 1964 was 56, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meddin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meddin 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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