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Medhurst Family History

Medhurst Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Medhurst in Edenbridge (Kent) or Madehurst (Sussex). The Kent placename derives from Old English mǣd ‘meadow’ + hyrst ‘hillock copse’.

The Sussex placename probably derives from Old English mæthel ‘meeting place’ + hyrst.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Medhurst family from?

You can see how Medhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Medhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 485 Medhurst families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Medhurst's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Medhurst families in 1891.
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What did your Medhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medhurst. 13% of Medhurst men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Medhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medhurst were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    13%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Cowman
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Medhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medhurst 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Medhurst. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Medhurst. For the veterans among your Medhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medhurst lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Medhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Medhurst in 1959 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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