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Medos Family History

Medos 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: Medow, Melis, Meis, Mero, Makos, Means, Milos, Delos, Mewes, Mikos

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Where is the Medos family from?

You can see how Medos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Medos families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Medos family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Medos's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Medos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medos 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 Medos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medos. 100% of Medos women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Medos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medos 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Medos. 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 7 military records available for the last name Medos. For the veterans among your Medos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medos lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Medos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Medos in 1977 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medos 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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