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Medows Family History

Medows 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, Meadows, Medoff, Meadow, Mcdow, Mews, Meadors, Moss, Melis

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Where is the Medows family from?

You can see how Medows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medows family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Medows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Medows families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Medows's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Medows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medows 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 Medows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medows. 36% of Medows men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Medows women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medows were Truck Driver and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Medows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medows 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Medows. 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 381 military records available for the last name Medows. For the veterans among your Medows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medows lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Medows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Medows in 1975 was 79, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medows 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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