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Medle Family History

Medle 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: Mehle, Medley, Melle, Medler, Mele, Merle, Meile, Medlen, Medve, Mule

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Where is the Medle family from?

You can see how Medle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Medle family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Medle's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Medle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medle 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 Medle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Medle. 100% of Medle 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%

What Medle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Medle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medle 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Medle. 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 39 military records available for the last name Medle. For the veterans among your Medle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Medle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Medle in 1963 was 81, and 9 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medle 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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