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Medvec Family History

Medvec Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech: nickname from a derivative of medveď medvěd ‘bear’ (see Medved).

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


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Where is the Medvec family from?

You can see how Medvec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medvec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Medvec families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Medvec's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Medvec families in 1920.
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What did your Medvec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Silk Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Medvec. 47% of Medvec men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Medvec women worked as a Silk Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medvec were Miner and Sales 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
    47%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Silk Examiner
    50%
  • Sales Clerk
    50%

What Medvec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Medvec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medvec 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Medvec. 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 227 military records available for the last name Medvec. For the veterans among your Medvec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medvec lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Medvec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Medvec in 1964 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medvec 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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