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Medgaus Family History

Medgaus 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: Madaus, Magnus, Means, Fergus, Melgar, Maus, Mestas, Melhus, Neuhaus

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Medgaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medgaus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Medgaus. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Medgaus. For the veterans among your Medgaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medgaus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Medgaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Medgaus in 1980 was 19, and 81 in 2002.

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