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Medsker Family History

Medsker Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Metzger.

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


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Where is the Medsker family from?

You can see how Medsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medsker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Medsker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Medsker families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Medsker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Medsker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Medsker 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 Medsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medsker. 44% of Medsker men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Medsker women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medsker were Inspector and Secretary.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Inspector
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Medsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Medsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medsker 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Medsker. 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 746 military records available for the last name Medsker. For the veterans among your Medsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medsker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Medsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Medsker in 1959 was 50, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medsker 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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