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Medica Family History

Medica Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name derived from medico ‘doctor’.

Croatian and Slovenian: nickname or perhaps a metonymic occupational name based on medica ‘mead hydromel’ or derived directly from med ‘honey’.

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


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Where is the Medica family from?

You can see how Medica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medica family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Medica families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Medica's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Medica families in 1891.
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What did your Medica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medica. 17% of Medica men worked as a Bricklayer and 67% of Medica women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medica were Baker and Operator.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medica 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Medica. 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 182 military records available for the last name Medica. For the veterans among your Medica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medica lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Medica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Medica in 1961 was 51, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medica 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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