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Medl Family History

Medl 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: Mehl, Madl, Medel, Meda, Merl, Meidl, Mell, Medal, Medd, Bell

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Where is the Medl family from?

You can see how Medl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Medl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Medl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Medl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Medl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medl 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Medl. 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 161 military records available for the last name Medl. For the veterans among your Medl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Medl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Medl in 1969 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medl 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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