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Midkeff Family History

Midkeff 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: Midkiff, Minkoff, Medoff, Mike, Mickens, Mickel, Midgett, Miskell

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Where is the Midkeff family from?

You can see how Midkeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midkeff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Midkeff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Midkeff families living in Virginia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Midkeff's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Midkeff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Midkeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midkeff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Midkeff. 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 16 military records available for the last name Midkeff. For the veterans among your Midkeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midkeff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Midkeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Midkeff in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midkeff 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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