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Medinas Family History

Medinas 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: Medina, Minas, Gelinas, Yedinak, Meints, Meduna, Medin, Mejias

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Where is the Medinas family from?

You can see how Medinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medinas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Medinas families living in California. This was about 9% of all the recorded Medinas's in USA. California had the highest population of Medinas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medinas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medinas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medinas. 100% of Medinas men worked as a Labrador. .

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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

  • Labrador
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Medinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medinas 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Medinas. 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 83 military records available for the last name Medinas. For the veterans among your Medinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medinas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Medinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Medinas in 1968 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

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