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Medlock Family History

Medlock Surname Meaning

English: variant of Madlock itself a variant of Matlock.

There is unlikely to be any connection with the river Medlock in Lancashire.

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


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Where is the Medlock family from?

You can see how Medlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 89 Medlock families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Medlock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medlock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medlock 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 Medlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medlock. 20% of Medlock men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Medlock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medlock were Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Horseman On Farm
    20%
  • Retired
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Medlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlock 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 Medlock. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Medlock. For the veterans among your Medlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlock lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Medlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Medlock in 1949 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medlock 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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