This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Medena family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Medena Family History

Medena 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: Melena, Medina, Modena, Meduna, Medema, Eden, Menna, Cadena, Madera

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Medena family from?

You can see how Medena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Medena families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Medena's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Medena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Medena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medena. 64% of Medena men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Medena | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Bus Boy
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

What Medena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medena census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Medena

Passenger Lists

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Medena. 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.

View all Medena immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Medena. For the veterans among your Medena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Medena military records

You've only scratched the surface of Medena family history

Discover More

What is the average Medena lifespan?

Average Medena life expectancy in 1994 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medena 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Medena family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial