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Medek Family History

Medek 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: Meek, Medel, Meder, Meyer, Eden, Reder, Medley, Petek, Medler, Bezdek

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Where is the Medek family from?

You can see how Medek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Medek families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Medek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Medek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medek 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 Medek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medek. 38% of Medek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Fisherman
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Medek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Medek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medek 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Medek. 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 380 military records available for the last name Medek. For the veterans among your Medek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Medek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Medek in 1965 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medek 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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