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Medora Family History

Medora 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: Fedora, Mora, Madera, Medoff, Medina, Madara, Mendola, Bedoya, Mera

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Where is the Medora family from?

You can see how Medora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Medora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Medora family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Medora's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Medora families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medora 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 Medora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medora. 43% of Medora men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

What Medora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Medora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medora 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Medora. 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 94 military records available for the last name Medora. For the veterans among your Medora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medora lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Medora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Medora in 1950 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medora 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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