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Midgely Family History

Midgely 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: Ridgely, Midgley, Midgett, Ridgell, Sidney, Kidwell, Medley, Mergel

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Where is the Midgely family from?

You can see how Midgely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midgely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Midgely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Midgely families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Midgely's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Midgely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midgely 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 Midgely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Midgely. 100% of Midgely 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Midgely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Midgely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midgely 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Midgely. 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 78 military records available for the last name Midgely. For the veterans among your Midgely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midgely lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Midgely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Midgely in 1972 was 75, and 51 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Midgely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midgely 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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