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Medors Family History

Medors 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: Meadors, Medoff, Moors, Meyers, Medford, Cedars, Menor, Mears, Meers

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Where is the Medors family from?

You can see how Medors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medors family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Medors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Medors family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Medors's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Medors families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medors 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 243 census records available for the last name Medors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medors 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Medors. 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 114 military records available for the last name Medors. For the veterans among your Medors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medors lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Medors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Medors in 1967 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medors 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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