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Midler Family History

Midler 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: Miller, Medler, Ridler, Madler, Miler, Sidler, Fidler, Idler, Vidler

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Where is the Midler family from?

You can see how Midler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Midler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Midler families living in Cornwall. This was about 26% of all the recorded Midler's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Midler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midler 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 Midler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Midler. 25% of Midler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Midler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Midler were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Midler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Midler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midler 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Midler. 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 222 military records available for the last name Midler. For the veterans among your Midler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Midler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Midler in 1954 was 44, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Midler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midler 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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