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Medson Family History

Medson Surname Meaning

see Metson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Medson family from?

You can see how Medson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Medson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Medson families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Medson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medson families in 1891.
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What did your Medson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Medson. 100% of Medson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medson 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Medson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Medson. For the veterans among your Medson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Medson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Medson in 1975 was 75, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medson 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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