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Meddaugh Family History

Meddaugh Surname Meaning

Perhaps Irish related to Midheach (see Mead).

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


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Where is the Meddaugh family from?

You can see how Meddaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meddaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meddaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Meddaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meddaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meddaugh families in 1911.
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What did your Meddaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meddaugh. 30% of Meddaugh men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Meddaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meddaugh were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meddaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meddaugh 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Meddaugh. 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 467 military records available for the last name Meddaugh. For the veterans among your Meddaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meddaugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Meddaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meddaugh in 1951 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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