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Medieros Family History

Medieros 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: Mederos, Medeiros, Medders, Medero, Meiers, Medler, Meier, Mesaros

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Where is the Medieros family from?

You can see how Medieros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medieros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Medieros families living in Rhode Island. This was about 40% of all the recorded Medieros's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Medieros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medieros 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 Medieros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medieros. 42% of Medieros men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Medieros women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medieros were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Compound Operator
    23%
  • Sewer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Medieros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Medieros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medieros 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Medieros. 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 67 military records available for the last name Medieros. For the veterans among your Medieros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medieros lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Medieros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Medieros in 1968 was 86, and 28 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medieros 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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