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Mider Family History

Mider 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: Rider, Mier, Moder, Mader, Miner, Miser, Milder, Miler, Sider, Wider

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Where is the Mider family from?

You can see how Mider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mider family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Mider families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mider's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mider families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mider 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 Mider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mider. 50% of Mider men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mider women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mider were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Linesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Mider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mider 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Mider. 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 223 military records available for the last name Mider. For the veterans among your Mider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mider lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mider in 1948 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mider

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mider 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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