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Medville Family History

Medville 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: Melville, Deville, Neville, Monville, Neuville, Keville, Mettille

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Where is the Medville family from?

You can see how Medville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medville family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Medville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Medville families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Medville's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Medville families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Medville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medville 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Medville. 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 14 military records available for the last name Medville. For the veterans among your Medville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medville lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Medville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Medville in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medville 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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