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Midson Family History

Midson Surname Meaning

see Metson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Midson family from?

You can see how Midson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Midson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Midson families living in Middlesex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Midson's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Midson families in 1891.
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What did your Midson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Midson. 100% of Midson men worked as a Motor Mechanic and 94% of Midson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Midson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midson 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Midson. 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 224 military records available for the last name Midson. For the veterans among your Midson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Midson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Midson in 1975 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midson 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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