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Midyett Family History

Midyett Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Midgett.

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


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Where is the Midyett family from?

You can see how Midyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midyett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Midyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Midyett families living in North Carolina. This was about 92% of all the recorded Midyett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Midyett families in 1840.
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What did your Midyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Midyett. 27% of Midyett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Midyett women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Midyett were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Midyett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Midyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midyett 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Midyett. 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 397 military records available for the last name Midyett. For the veterans among your Midyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midyett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Midyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Midyett in 1951 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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