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Medhus Family History

Medhus Name 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: Melhus, Mehus, Redus, Cephus, Madaus, Mathus, Melius, Menius, Melis

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Where is the Medhus family from?

You can see how Medhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medhus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medhus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Medhus families living in Middlesex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Medhus's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Medhus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medhus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medhus. 84% of Medhus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Medhus women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Medhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medhus 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Medhus. 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 97 military records available for the last name Medhus. For the veterans among your Medhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medhus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Medhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Medhus in 1962 was 75, and 48 in 2004.

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