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Medders Family History

Medders Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Meadows (see Meadow) reflecting a local pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Medders family from?

You can see how Medders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Medders families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Medders's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medders families in 1891.
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What did your Medders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Medders. 100% of Medders 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Medders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medders 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Medders. 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 Medders. For the veterans among your Medders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medders lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Medders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Medders in 1953 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medders 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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