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Medera Family History

Medera 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: Madera, Medema, Medero, Meder, Mezera, Meyer, Reder, Medler, Moder

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Where is the Medera family from?

You can see how Medera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medera family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Medera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Medera families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Medera's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Medera families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medera 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 185 census records available for the last name Medera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medera 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Medera. 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 39 military records available for the last name Medera. For the veterans among your Medera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medera lifespan?

Average Medera life expectancy in 2002 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medera 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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