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Midian Family History

Midian 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: Milian, Madan, Millan, Milan, Timian, Mian, Vivian, Madia, Widman

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Where is the Midian family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Midian. 100% of Midian men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Midian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Midian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midian 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Midian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Midian. For the veterans among your Midian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midian lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Midian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Midian in 1994 was 83, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Midian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midian 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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