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Medlar Family History

Medlar Surname Meaning

English: variant of Medler.

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


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Where is the Medlar family from?

You can see how Medlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Medlar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Medlar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Medlar families in 1911.
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What did your Medlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Photographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medlar. 45% of Medlar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Medlar women worked as a Photographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medlar were Manager 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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Photographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Medlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Medlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlar 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Medlar. 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 480 military records available for the last name Medlar. For the veterans among your Medlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Medlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Medlar in 1963 was 77, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Medlar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medlar 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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