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Origins of the Medina surname

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About the Medinas

We have a total number of 934 records for people with the last name Medina.

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Where do most Medinas live?

In 1921, most Medinas lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Medinas

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 348 records for the Medina surname. The oldest one dates back to 1797.

Who were Medinas most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Medinas.

What are the most common Medina first names?

  • Juan
  • Jose
  • Maria
  • Juana

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Medina family members

Common jobs for Medinas

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Medinas in 1921
Servant

8

Occasional Employment

3

Seamstress

3

Farm Hands

2

Laundry Manageress

2

Common Male occupations for Medinas in 1921
Farm Hands

85

General Farmers

36

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

33

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

25

Tinsmiths

21

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