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Medel Family History

Medel Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Medel possibly a derivative of the Latin name Emetherius.

Habitational name from San Medel, a town in Salamanca province.

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


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Where is the Medel family from?

You can see how Medel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Medel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Medel family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Medel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Medel families in 1911.
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What did your Medel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medel. 32% of Medel men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Medel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medel were Farm Hand and Drug Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Inspector
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Drug Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Medel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medel 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 Medel. 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 469 military records available for the last name Medel. For the veterans among your Medel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Medel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Medel in 1945 was 36, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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