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Meduff Family History

Meduff 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: Medoff, Mcduff, Duff, Muff, Mcelduff, Mcguff, Madoff, Meduna, Mcduffy

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Where is the Meduff family from?

You can see how Meduff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meduff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meduff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meduff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meduff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Meduff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meduff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meduff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meduff. For the veterans among your Meduff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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