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Medland Family History

Medland Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): habitational name from Medland in Hatherleigh (Devon). The placename derives from Old English mǣd ‘meadow’ + land ‘land’.

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


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Where is the Medland family from?

You can see how Medland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Medland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 320 Medland families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Medland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Medland families in 1891.
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What did your Medland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medland. 23% of Medland men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Medland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medland were Builders Mason and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Dairy Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter joiner
    7%
  • Builders Mason
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Medland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medland 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 Medland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Medland. For the veterans among your Medland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Medland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Medland in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medland 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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