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Medlon Family History

Medlon 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: Mellon, Medlin, Medlen, Melin, Medley, Medler, Malon, Merlin, Melson

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Where is the Medlon family from?

You can see how Medlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Medlon families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Medlon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Medlon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medlon 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 Medlon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Medlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlon 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Medlon. 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 66 military records available for the last name Medlon. For the veterans among your Medlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Medlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Medlon in 1968 was 68, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medlon 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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