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Medlyn Family History

Medlyn Surname Meaning

see Medlen.

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


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Where is the Medlyn family from?

You can see how Medlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medlyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Medlyn families living in Cornwall. This was about 94% of all the recorded Medlyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Medlyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medlyn 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 Medlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medlyn. 43% of Medlyn men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Medlyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medlyn were Butcher Shop Keeper and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    43%
  • Roadman
    29%
  • Butcher Shop Keeper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Domestic Worker
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Medlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlyn 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Medlyn. 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 153 military records available for the last name Medlyn. For the veterans among your Medlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlyn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Medlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Medlyn in 1960 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medlyn 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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