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Medvison Family History

Medvison 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: Madison, Meggison, Levison, Edison, Maddison, Edmison, Melson, Maison

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Where is the Medvison family from?

You can see how Medvison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medvison family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Medvison family living in Peeblesshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Medvison's in Scotland. Peeblesshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Medvison families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Medvison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medvison 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Medvison. 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 Medvison. For the veterans among your Medvison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medvison lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Medvison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Medvison in 1985 was 82, and 79 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medvison 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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