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Medver Family History

Medver 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: Medler, Medved, Medvec, Meder, Medve, Beaver, Lever, Messer, Meyer

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Where is the Medver family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medver 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 Medver ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Medver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medver 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Medver. 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 4 military records available for the last name Medver. For the veterans among your Medver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medver lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Medver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Medver in 1965 was 60, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medver 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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