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Medz Family History

Medz 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: Metz, Menz, Meda, Merz, Medd, Lenz, Meng, Mei, Meis, Mero

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Where is the Medz family from?

You can see how Medz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Medz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Medz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Medz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Medz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Medz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Medz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Medz. For the veterans among your Medz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medz lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Medz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Medz in 1994 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medz 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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