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Medran Family History

Medran 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: Medrano, Verran, Madan, Moran, Merin, Meehan, Maran, Beran, Mesman

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Where is the Medran family from?

You can see how Medran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Medran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Medran families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Medran's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Medran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medran 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 Medran ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Retired
    100%

What Medran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Medran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medran 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Medran. 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 21 military records available for the last name Medran. For the veterans among your Medran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medran lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Medran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Medran in 1944 was 35, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medran 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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