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Medus Family History

Medus Surname Meaning

contraction of Meadows.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Medus family from?

You can see how Medus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medus families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Medus families living in Hampshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Medus's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Medus families in 1891.
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What did your Medus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Surgical Instrument M and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medus. 100% of Medus men worked as a Surgical Instrument M and 100% of Medus 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Surgical Instrument M
    100%

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 Medus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medus 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Medus. 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 161 military records available for the last name Medus. For the veterans among your Medus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Medus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Medus in 1966 was 88, and 90 in 2004.

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