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Medellin Family History

Medellin Name Meaning

Spanish (Medellín): habitational name from a place so named in Badajoz province Latin (Caecilia) Metellina derived from the name of a 1st-century Roman proconsul in Spain Cecilio Metello Pio.

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


Similar surnames: Merlin, Medel, Melling, Yellin, Redlin, Schellin, Bellin, Dellis

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Where is the Medellin family from?

You can see how Medellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medellin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medellin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Medellin families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Medellin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Medellin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medellin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medellin. 55% of Medellin men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Medellin women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medellin were Labor and Maid. .

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Butcher
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Medellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medellin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Medellin. 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 488 military records available for the last name Medellin. For the veterans among your Medellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medellin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Medellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Medellin in 1961 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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