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Midura Family History

Midura Surname Meaning

Polish: perhaps an unflattering nickname from Old Polish midera ‘ruin baseness’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Midura family from?

You can see how Midura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midura family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Midura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Midura family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Midura's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Midura families in 1841.
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What did your Midura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Midura. 39% of Midura men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Midura women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Midura were Kniter and Weaver.

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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
    39%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Kniter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    40%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Winder
    20%
  • Weaver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Midura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midura 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Midura. 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 352 military records available for the last name Midura. For the veterans among your Midura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midura lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Midura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Midura in 1955 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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