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Medve Family History

Medve Surname Meaning

Hungarian: nickname from medve ‘bear’ (a loanword from Slavic languages; see Medved) applied to a large strong or clumsy person.

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


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Where is the Medve family from?

You can see how Medve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medve family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Medve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Medve families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Medve's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Medve families in 1920.
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What did your Medve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Medve. 86% of Medve men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    86%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

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Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Medve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medve 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Medve. 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 163 military records available for the last name Medve. For the veterans among your Medve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medve lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Medve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Medve in 1956 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medve 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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