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Medo Family History

Medo 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: Mero, Ledo, Meo, Mezo, Dedo, Meda, Melo, Meno, Medow, Medd

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Where is the Medo family from?

You can see how Medo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Medo family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Medo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medo 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 590 census records available for the last name Medo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medo 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Medo. 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 126 military records available for the last name Medo. For the veterans among your Medo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Medo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Medo in 1965 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medo 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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