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Medert Family History

Medert 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: Medero, Meder, Meyer, Reder, Medler, Moder, Mader, Egert, Meier

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Where is the Medert family from?

You can see how Medert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Medert families living in Glamorgan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Medert's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Medert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medert 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 Medert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medert. 50% of Medert men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Medert women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Pardoner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Medert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Medert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medert 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Medert. 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 144 military records available for the last name Medert. For the veterans among your Medert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Medert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Medert in 1968 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medert 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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