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Medean Family History

Medean 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: Dean, Eden, Madan, Mclean, Meehan, Mesman, Megan, Medlin, Edman

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Where is the Medean family from?

You can see how Medean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Medean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Medean family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Medean's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Medean families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Medean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medean 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Medean. 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 15 military records available for the last name Medean. For the veterans among your Medean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medean lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Medean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Medean in 1966 was 68, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medean 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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