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Medano Family History

Medano 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: Cedano, Medrano, Sedano, Madan, Means, Dano, Milano, Cedeno, Merino

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Where is the Medano family from?

You can see how Medano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medano family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Medano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Medano family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Medano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Medano families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medano 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 84 census records available for the last name Medano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medano 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Medano. 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 Medano. For the veterans among your Medano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medano lifespan?

Average Medano life expectancy in 1999 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medano 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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