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Medill Family History

Medill 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: Madill, Megill, Mcdill, Mill, Neill, Dill, Melillo, Mcgill, Medina

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Where is the Medill family from?

You can see how Medill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Medill families living in Surrey. This was about 92% of all the recorded Medill's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Medill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medill 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 Medill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Medill. 100% of Medill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Medill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medill 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Medill. 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 263 military records available for the last name Medill. For the veterans among your Medill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Medill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Medill in 1963 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medill 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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