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Medwid Family History

Medwid Surname Meaning

Polonized or Americanized form of Rusyn Ukrainian and Croatian Medvid ‘bear’.

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


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Where is the Medwid family from?

You can see how Medwid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medwid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Medwid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Medwid families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Medwid's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Medwid families in 1920.
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What did your Medwid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medwid. 46% of Medwid men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Medwid women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medwid were Paperhanger and Typist Ofite 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Porter
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Paperhanger
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Typist Ofite Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medwid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medwid 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Medwid. 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 159 military records available for the last name Medwid. For the veterans among your Medwid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medwid lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Medwid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Medwid in 1962 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medwid 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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