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Medola Family History

Medola 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: Mendola, Merola, Meola, Mola, Pesola, Amendola, Medoff, Medina

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Where is the Medola family from?

You can see how Medola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Medola families living in North Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Medola's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Medola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medola ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Medola ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Medola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medola 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Medola. 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 22 military records available for the last name Medola. For the veterans among your Medola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medola lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Medola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Medola in 1977 was 77, and 75 in 2001.

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