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Medney Family History

Medney 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: Medley, Gedney, Edney, Meaney, Sidney, Radney, Cerney, Medler, Heaney

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Where is the Medney family from?

You can see how Medney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medney family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Medney families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Medney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Medney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Medney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medney 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Medney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Medney. For the veterans among your Medney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medney lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Medney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Medney in 1961 was 58, and 90 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medney 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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