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Medow Family History

Medow Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Medoff.

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


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Where is the Medow family from?

You can see how Medow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Medow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Medow families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Medow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medow 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 Medow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medow. 28% of Medow men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Medow women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medow were Farmer and Salesgirl.

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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
    28%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Salesgirl
    50%

What Medow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medow 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Medow. 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 364 military records available for the last name Medow. For the veterans among your Medow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Medow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Medow in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medow 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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