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Meditz Family History

Meditz Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Medic. In large part it is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar)

possibly as a translation of Gottscheerish Hoenigman into Slovenian or vice versa.

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


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Where is the Meditz family from?

You can see how Meditz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meditz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Meditz families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Meditz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meditz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meditz 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 Meditz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meditz. 37% of Meditz men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Meditz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meditz were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Carpenter
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meditz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meditz 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Meditz. 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 348 military records available for the last name Meditz. For the veterans among your Meditz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meditz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Meditz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meditz in 1954 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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