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Medinus Family History

Medinus 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: Medina, Meints, Medin, Melius, Menius, Medine, Minus, Meddings, Meins

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Where is the Medinus family from?

You can see how Medinus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medinus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medinus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Medinus families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 60% of all the recorded Medinus's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Medinus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Medinus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medinus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Medinus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Medinus. For the veterans among your Medinus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medinus lifespan?

Average Medinus life expectancy in 1970 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medinus 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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