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Medofsky Family History

Medofsky 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: Medoff, Borofsky, Makovsky, Morosky, Kofsky, Sadowsky, Podolsky

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Where is the Medofsky family from?

You can see how Medofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Medofsky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Medofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Medofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medofsky 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 Medofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medofsky. 100% of Medofsky women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Medofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Medofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medofsky 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Medofsky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Medofsky. For the veterans among your Medofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medofsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Medofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Medofsky in 1967 was 76, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medofsky 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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