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Medsen Family History

Medsen 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: Mensen, Madsen, Medlen, Messer, Eden, Medley, Medler, Eisen, Meise

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Where is the Medsen family from?

You can see how Medsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Medsen families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Medsen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Medsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medsen 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 Medsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medsen. 50% of Medsen men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Medsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medsen 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Medsen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Medsen. For the veterans among your Medsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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