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Medon Family History

Medon 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: Menon, Dedon, Memon, Medin, Medow, Don, Heron, Leon, Melin, Eden

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Where is the Medon family from?

You can see how Medon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Medon families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Medon's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Medon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medon 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 Medon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medon. 100% of Medon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Medon women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Medon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Medon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medon 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Medon. 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 221 military records available for the last name Medon. For the veterans among your Medon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Medon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Medon in 1964 was 69, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medon 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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