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Midkif Family History

Midkif 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, Mirkin, Miki, Minkin, Miskin, Milkie, Maki, Idris, Madrid

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Where is the Midkif family from?

You can see how Midkif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midkif family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Midkif families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Midkif's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Midkif families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Midkif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midkif 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Midkif. 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 Midkif. For the veterans among your Midkif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midkif lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Midkif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Midkif in 1989 was 56, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midkif 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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