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Medoff Family History

Medoff Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Medovoj meaning ‘of honey’ in Russian hence an occupational name for a mead maker.

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


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Where is the Medoff family from?

You can see how Medoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Medoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Medoff families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Medoff's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Medoff families in 1891.
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What did your Medoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medoff. 37% of Medoff men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Medoff women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medoff were Tailor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medoff 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Medoff. 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 193 military records available for the last name Medoff. For the veterans among your Medoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Medoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Medoff in 1963 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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