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Medino Family History

Medino 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: Merino, Medina, Medico, Melino, Medin, Medine, Melin, Heino, Cerino

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Where is the Medino family from?

You can see how Medino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medino family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Medino families living in Colorado. This was about 36% of all the recorded Medino's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Medino families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medino 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 Medino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medino. 56% of Medino men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Medino women worked as an Operator.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Jornalero
    10%
  • Labrador
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Medino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medino 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Medino. 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 159 military records available for the last name Medino. For the veterans among your Medino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medino lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Medino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Medino in 1964 was 79, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medino 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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