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Mida Family History

Mida 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: Ida, Mira, Iida, Mina, Vida, Nida, Mita, Mika, Miya, Meda

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Where is the Mida family from?

You can see how Mida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mida family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mida families living in Michigan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Mida's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mida. 25% of Mida men worked as a Labor and 100% of Mida women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Labor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Mida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mida 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Mida. 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 177 military records available for the last name Mida. For the veterans among your Mida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mida lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mida in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mida 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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