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Medders Name Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Meadows (see Meadow ) reflecting a local pronunciation.

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


Similar surnames: Meaders, Metters, Sodders, Manders, Badders, Sidders, Meyers, Meadors

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Where is the Medders family from?

You can see how Medders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Medders families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Medders's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Medders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medders. 38% of Medders men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Medders women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medders were Farming and Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • House Work
    21%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Medders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medders 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Medders. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Medders. For the veterans among your Medders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medders lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Medders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Medders in 1953 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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