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Medlin Family History

Medlin Surname Meaning

English and Cornish: variant of Medlen. Czech (Medlín): derivative of Medla a name perhaps a nickname from mdlý ‘faint’.

It may also represent an occupational name for a brewer or seller of mead from med ‘honey mead’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Medlin family from?

You can see how Medlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 178 Medlin families living in Cornwall. This was about 81% of all the recorded Medlin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Medlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medlin 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 Medlin ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Plumbers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Medlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Medlin. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Medlin. For the veterans among your Medlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Medlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Medlin in 1943 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medlin 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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