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Medesy Family History

Medesy 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: Medley, Mewes, Meese, Medel, Mezey, Edes, Mees, Mendes, Medbery

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Medesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medesy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Medesy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Medesy. For the veterans among your Medesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medesy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Medesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Medesy in 1962 was 51, and 91 in 2000.

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