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Medlang Family History

Medlang 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: Medland, Melling, Medlin, Madland, Meling, Leblang, Medlar, Redling

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Where is the Medlang family from?

You can see how Medlang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Medlang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Medlang families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Medlang's in USA. New York had the highest population of Medlang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medlang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medlang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medlang. 50% of Medlang men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Medlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlang 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Medlang. 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 7 military records available for the last name Medlang. For the veterans among your Medlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlang lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Medlang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Medlang in 1973 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

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