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Medwin Family History

Medwin Surname Meaning

English: perhaps from an unidentified Old English personal name with Old English wine ‘friend’ as the second element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Medwin family from?

You can see how Medwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Medwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Medwin families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Medwin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medwin families in 1891.
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What did your Medwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Medwin. 72% of Medwin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Medwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medwin 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Medwin. 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 149 military records available for the last name Medwin. For the veterans among your Medwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medwin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Medwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Medwin in 1966 was 75, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medwin 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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