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Medeley Family History

Medeley 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: Medley, Madeley, Meneley, Seeley, Medler, Keeley, Pedley, Midgley

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Where is the Medeley family from?

You can see how Medeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medeley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Medeley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Medeley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Medeley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Medeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medeley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Medeley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Medeley. For the veterans among your Medeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medeley lifespan?

Average Medeley life expectancy in 1977 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medeley 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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