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Medlam Family History

Medlam Surname Meaning

see Middleham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Medlam family from?

You can see how Medlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Medlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Medlam families living in Warwickshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Medlam's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Medlam families in 1891.
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What did your Medlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medlam. 100% of Medlam men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Medlam 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%

What Medlam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Medlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlam 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Medlam. 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 266 military records available for the last name Medlam. For the veterans among your Medlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Medlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Medlam in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medlam 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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