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Mednik Family History

Mednik 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: Melnik, Mednick, Lesnik, Medlin, Reznik, Mensik, Menk, Resnik, Rudnik

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Where is the Mednik family from?

You can see how Mednik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mednik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mednik families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mednik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mednik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mednik 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 Mednik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mednik. 100% of Mednik men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Mednik women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mednik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Mednik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mednik 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Mednik. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mednik. For the veterans among your Mednik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mednik lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mednik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mednik in 1973 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mednik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mednik 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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