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Medwed Family History

Medwed 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, Medwid, Medley, Medler, Mewes, Medel, Merced, Nedved, Medvec

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Where is the Medwed family from?

You can see how Medwed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medwed family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medwed families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Medwed families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Medwed's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Medwed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medwed 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 Medwed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medwed. 50% of Medwed men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

What Medwed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Medwed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medwed 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Medwed. 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 150 military records available for the last name Medwed. For the veterans among your Medwed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medwed lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Medwed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Medwed in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medwed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medwed 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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