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Medvitz Family History

Medvitz 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: Meditz, Meitz, Levitz, Metz, Leavitt, Merritt, Beitz, Medved, Reitz

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Where is the Medvitz family from?

You can see how Medvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medvitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Medvitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Medvitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Medvitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medvitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medvitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medvitz. 30% of Medvitz men worked as a Miner and 100% of Medvitz women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Miner
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Labor Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Medvitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Medvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medvitz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Medvitz. 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 119 military records available for the last name Medvitz. For the veterans among your Medvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medvitz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Medvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Medvitz in 1953 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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