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Medbery Family History

Medbery Surname Meaning

English: variant of Medbury a habitational name from Medbury in Elstow (Bedfordshire).

The placename derives from Old English mægth ‘maiden’ or mægden ‘maiden’ + burg ‘fortress’.

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


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Where is the Medbery family from?

You can see how Medbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Medbery families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Medbery's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Medbery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medbery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Medbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medbery. 27% of Medbery men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Medbery women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medbery were Farmer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Medbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medbery 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Medbery. 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 251 military records available for the last name Medbery. For the veterans among your Medbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medbery lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Medbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Medbery in 1956 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

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