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Medvit Family History

Medvit 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: Medved, Melvin, Medlin, Mervis, Levit, Medin, Medvec, Medwid, Meditz

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Where is the Medvit family from?

You can see how Medvit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medvit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Medvit family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Medvit's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Medvit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medvit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Medvit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medvit. 100% of Medvit women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Medvit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Medvit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medvit 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 Medvit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Medvit. For the veterans among your Medvit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medvit lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Medvit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Medvit in 1971 was 81, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medvit 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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