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Middagh Family History

Middagh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Middaugh, Meddaugh, Murtagh, Siddall, Mittag, Migdal, Miah, Mimnaugh

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Where is the Middagh family from?

You can see how Middagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Middagh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Middagh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Middagh family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Middagh's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Middagh families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Middagh 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 Middagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Middagh. 50% of Middagh men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Middagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Middagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Middagh 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Middagh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 349 military records available for the last name Middagh. For the veterans among your Middagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Middagh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Middagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Middagh in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Middagh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Middagh 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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