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Medla Family History

Medla 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: Medlar, Mella, Meda, Meola, Mehle, Mula, Medley, Mehta, Vela, Melle

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Where is the Medla family from?

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

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medla. 100% of Medla men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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
    100%

What Medla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Medla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medla 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Medla. 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 44 military records available for the last name Medla. For the veterans among your Medla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Medla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Medla in 1969 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medla 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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