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Medecke Family History

Medecke 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: Muecke, Luedecke, Mencke, Meece, Gerecke, Goedecke, Meseke, Meseck

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Where is the Medecke family from?

You can see how Medecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Medecke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Medecke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Medecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medecke 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 Medecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medecke. 100% of Medecke men worked as a Grinder.

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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

  • Grinder
    100%

What Medecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Medecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medecke 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Medecke. 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 76 military records available for the last name Medecke. For the veterans among your Medecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medecke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Medecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Medecke in 1955 was 61, and 46 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medecke 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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