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Medins Family History

Medins 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: Medina, Medin, Medine, Meins, Melis, Melin, Meis, Means, Mains, Merin

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Where is the Medins family from?

You can see how Medins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Medins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Medins families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Medins's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Medins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medins 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 Medins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medins. 100% of Medins men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Medins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medins 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Medins. 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 5 military records available for the last name Medins. For the veterans among your Medins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medins lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Medins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Medins in 1992 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medins 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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