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Mednis Family History

Mednis 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: Dennis, Melis, Meis, Manis, Means, Mellis, Benis, Medlin, Melnik

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Where is the Mednis family from?

You can see how Mednis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mednis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mednis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mednis families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mednis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mednis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Mednis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mednis 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Mednis. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mednis. For the veterans among your Mednis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mednis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mednis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mednis in 1965 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mednis 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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