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Middey Family History

Middey 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: Sidney, Medley, Ridley, Kidney, Kidder, Midgley, Fiddes, Milley

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Where is the Middey family from?

You can see how Middey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Middey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Middey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Middey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Middey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Middey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Middey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Middey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Middey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Middey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Middey. For the veterans among your Middey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Middey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Middey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Middey

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