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Middleman Family History

Middleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Mittelmann (see Mittelman).

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


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Where is the Middleman family from?

You can see how Middleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Middleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Middleman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Middleman families living in Northumberland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Middleman's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Middleman families in 1891.
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What did your Middleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Middleman. 50% of Middleman men worked as a Tailors Machinist and 100% of Middleman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Machinist
    50%
  • Taxi Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Middleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Middleman 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Middleman. 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 536 military records available for the last name Middleman. For the veterans among your Middleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Middleman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Middleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Middleman in 1944 was 21, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Middleman 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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