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Medeas Family History

Medeas 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: Mewes, Mestas, Meas, Meyers, Menear, Deas, Mellas, Medlar, Medel

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Where is the Medeas family from?

You can see how Medeas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medeas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Medeas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Medeas families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Medeas's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Medeas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medeas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Medeas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medeas 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Medeas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Medeas. For the veterans among your Medeas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medeas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Medeas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Medeas in 1973 was 89, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medeas 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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