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Medal Family History

Medal Name Meaning

Galician: possibly a derivative of Meda .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Medel, Meda, Mihal, Medlar, Andal, Meza, Meehl, Regal, Model, Vidal

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Where is the Medal family from?

You can see how Medal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Medal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Medal families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Medal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Medal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draftsman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medal. 34% of Medal men worked as a Draftsman and 100% of Medal women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Draftsman
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Medal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medal 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Medal. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Medal. For the veterans among your Medal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Medal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Medal in 1962 was 26, and 79 in 2004.

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