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Meduna Family History

Meduna Name Meaning

Czech: from an affectionate nickname based on medunný ‘as sweet as honey’ from med ‘mead honey’.

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


Similar surnames: Herdina, Medved, Seda, Kudrna, Midura, Melena, Maruna, Godina, Perna

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Where is the Meduna family from?

You can see how Meduna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meduna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Meduna families living in Nebraska. This was about 17% of all the recorded Meduna's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Meduna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meduna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meduna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meduna. 59% of Meduna men worked as a 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
    59%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Labor
    9%
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Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Meduna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meduna 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Meduna. 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 631 military records available for the last name Meduna. For the veterans among your Meduna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meduna lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Meduna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Meduna in 1958 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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