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Medyk Family History

Medyk 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: Mendyk, Mery, Merck, Meek, Menk, Mady, Medel, Fedak, Meda, Merk

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Where is the Medyk family from?

You can see how Medyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Medyk family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Medyk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Medyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medyk 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 60 census records available for the last name Medyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medyk 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Medyk. 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 Medyk. For the veterans among your Medyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medyk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Medyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Medyk in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medyk 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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