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Medkiff Family History

Medkiff 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: Midkiff, Medoff, Reiff, Elliff, Medina, Mcniff, Medlin, Meskin, Skiff

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Where is the Medkiff family from?

You can see how Medkiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medkiff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Medkiff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Medkiff families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Medkiff's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Medkiff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medkiff 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 Medkiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medkiff. 43% of Medkiff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Medkiff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medkiff were Farming and Saleslady.

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Medkiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Medkiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medkiff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Medkiff. 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 115 military records available for the last name Medkiff. For the veterans among your Medkiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medkiff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Medkiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Medkiff in 1965 was 77, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medkiff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medkiff 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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