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Meddlen Family History

Meddlen 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: Medlen, Medley, Medler, Hedden, Weddle, Medlin, Madden, Mendler

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Where is the Meddlen family from?

You can see how Meddlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meddlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meddlen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meddlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meddlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meddlen 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 Meddlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meddlen. 100% of Meddlen 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 Meddlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Meddlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddlen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meddlen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meddlen. For the veterans among your Meddlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meddlen lifespan?

Average Meddlen life expectancy in 1965 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meddlen 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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