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Midby Family History

Midby 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: Milby, Wilby, Mosby, Kilby, Kirby, Kibby, Godby, Mudry, Risby, Irby

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Where is the Midby family from?

You can see how Midby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Midby families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Midby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Midby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midby 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 Midby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Midby. 50% of Midby men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Engineer
    50%

What Midby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Midby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midby 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Midby. 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 30 military records available for the last name Midby. For the veterans among your Midby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Midby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Midby in 1969 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Midby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midby 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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