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Medias Family History

Medias 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: Mejias, Melis, Elias, Meis, Melia, Mestas, Dias, Meas, Madia, Medina

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Where is the Medias family from?

You can see how Medias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Medias families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Medias's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Medias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medias 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 Medias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medias. 100% of Medias 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Medias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medias 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Medias. 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 12 military records available for the last name Medias. For the veterans among your Medias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medias lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Medias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Medias in 1978 was 77, and 79 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medias 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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