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Medalis Family History

Medalis 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: Medaris, Melis, Mellis, Malis, Medlin, Medaglia, Madaris, Mehalic

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Where is the Medalis family from?

You can see how Medalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Medalis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Medalis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Medalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Power Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medalis. 50% of Medalis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Medalis women worked as a Power Machine Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Power Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Medalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medalis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Medalis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Medalis. For the veterans among your Medalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medalis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Medalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Medalis in 1951 was 43, and 63 in 2004.

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