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Medves Family History

Medves 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: Medved, Medvec, Medve, Medley, Medler, Mewes, Neves, Menges, Reeves

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Where is the Medves family from?

You can see how Medves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Medves families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Medves's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Medves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medves. 100% of Medves men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Medves women worked as an Assorter. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assorter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Medves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medves 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Medves. 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 60 military records available for the last name Medves. For the veterans among your Medves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medves lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Medves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Medves in 1962 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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