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Medland Family History

Medland Name Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): habitational name from Medland in Hatherleigh (Devon). The placename derives from Old English mǣd ‘meadow’ + land ‘land’.

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


Similar surnames: Yelland, Mayland, Newland, Madland, Morland, Eland, Meland, Marland

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Where is the Medland family from?

You can see how Medland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Medland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 45 Medland families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Medland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Medland families in 1911.
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What did your Medland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Medland. 38% of Medland 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Medland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Medland. 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 Medland. For the veterans among your Medland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Medland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Medland in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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