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Medlyn Family History

Medlyn Name Meaning

see Medlen .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Medlin, Medlen, Melin, Medley, Medler, Merlin, Mellon, Medlar

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Where is the Medlyn family from?

You can see how Medlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Medlyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Medlyn families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Medlyn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Medlyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medlyn ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Medlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlyn 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Medlyn. 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 153 military records available for the last name Medlyn. For the veterans among your Medlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlyn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Medlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Medlyn in 1960 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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