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Mede Family History

Mede 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: Mee, Mele, Mende, Fede, Medel, Meda, Moede, Melde, Ede, Dede

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Where is the Mede family from?

You can see how Mede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mede family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mede families living in Middlesex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mede's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mede families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mede 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 Mede ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mede. 100% of Mede 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
    100%

What Mede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mede 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Mede. 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 583 military records available for the last name Mede. For the veterans among your Mede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mede lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mede in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mede 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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