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Medosa Family History

Medosa 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: Mendosa, Medoff, Medina, Mendola, Bedoya, Pedrosa, Mesa, Mendoza

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Where is the Medosa family from?

You can see how Medosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medosa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medosa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Medosa families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Medosa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Medosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medosa 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 117 census records available for the last name Medosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medosa 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Medosa. 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 2 military records available for the last name Medosa. For the veterans among your Medosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medosa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Medosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Medosa in 1976 was 75, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medosa 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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