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Medin Family History

Medin Surname Meaning

Galician (Medín): habitational name from Medín a place in A Coruña province Galicia (Spain).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Medin family from?

You can see how Medin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Medin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Medin family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Medin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Medin families in 1891.
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What did your Medin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medin. 41% of Medin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Medin women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Medin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Medin. 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 543 military records available for the last name Medin. For the veterans among your Medin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Medin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Medin in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medin 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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