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Medaris Family History

Medaris Surname Meaning

Variant of Medearis a surname of Portuguese and Galician origin.

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


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Where is the Medaris family from?

You can see how Medaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medaris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medaris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Medaris family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Medaris's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Medaris families in 1891.
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What did your Medaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medaris. 28% of Medaris men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Medaris women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medaris were Carpenter and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Medaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medaris 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Medaris. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Medaris. For the veterans among your Medaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medaris lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Medaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Medaris in 1959 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medaris 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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