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Medowar Family History

Medowar 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: Medlar, Medow, Medler, Edward, Melgar, Mower, Merhar, Medoff, Madar

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Medowar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medowar 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Medowar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Medowar. For the veterans among your Medowar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medowar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Medowar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Medowar in 1983 was 85, and 84 in 1995.

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