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Medis Family History

Medis 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: Melis, Meis, Medin, Reis, Lewis, Mei, Melin, Melia, Manis, Regis

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Where is the Medis family from?

You can see how Medis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Medis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Medis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Medis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medis 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 Medis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medis. 43% of Medis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Foreman
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Medis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Medis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medis 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Medis. 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 104 military records available for the last name Medis. For the veterans among your Medis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Medis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Medis in 1952 was 46, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medis 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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