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Mednick Family History

Mednick Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Russian mednik ‘coppersmith’.

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


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Where is the Mednick family from?

You can see how Mednick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mednick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Mednick families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mednick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mednick families in 1920.
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What did your Mednick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mednick. 60% of Mednick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Tailoress (gents Tailoring)
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mednick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mednick 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Mednick. 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 410 military records available for the last name Mednick. For the veterans among your Mednick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mednick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mednick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mednick in 1954 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mednick 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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