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Medynski Family History

Medynski 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: Malinski, Zelinski, Lewinski, Maryanski, Maczynski, Lesinski

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Where is the Medynski family from?

You can see how Medynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medynski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Medynski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Medynski families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Medynski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Medynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medynski. 45% of Medynski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Helper In Grocery Store
    23%
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What Medynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Medynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medynski 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Medynski. 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 77 military records available for the last name Medynski. For the veterans among your Medynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medynski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Medynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Medynski in 1950 was 36, and 85 in 2002.

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