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Medernach Family History

Medernach 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: Meenach, Feuerbach, Ezernack, Dederich, Dernbach, Manternach, Melena

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Where is the Medernach family from?

You can see how Medernach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medernach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Medernach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Medernach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Medernach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Medernach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medernach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Medernach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medernach. 100% of Medernach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Medernach women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Medernach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Medernach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medernach 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Medernach. 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 68 military records available for the last name Medernach. For the veterans among your Medernach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medernach lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Medernach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Medernach in 1950 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medernach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medernach 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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