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Medrano Family History

Medrano Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place in Soria province.

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


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Where is the Medrano family from?

You can see how Medrano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medrano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Medrano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Medrano families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Medrano's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Medrano families in 1841.
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What did your Medrano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medrano. 46% of Medrano men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Medrano women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medrano were Barber and Seamstress.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Barber
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Medrano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Medrano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medrano 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Medrano. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Medrano. For the veterans among your Medrano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medrano lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Medrano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Medrano in 1941 was 36, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medrano 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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