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Middlebrough Family History

Middlebrough Surname Meaning

Variant of Middlebrook. Compare John Middlebrough 1704 Francis Middlebrook 1705 in IGI (Batley WR Yorks);

Richd. Middlebrook 1732 Tho. Middlebrough 1738 in IGI (Whitgift WR Yorks);

William Middlebrook 1735 Mary Middlebrough 1751 in IGI (Haworth WR Yorks).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Middlebrough family from?

You can see how Middlebrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Middlebrough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Middlebrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Middlebrough families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Middlebrough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Middlebrough families in 1891.
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What did your Middlebrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Middlebrough. 100% of Middlebrough men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 82% of Middlebrough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Middlebrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Middlebrough 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Middlebrough. 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 59 military records available for the last name Middlebrough. For the veterans among your Middlebrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Middlebrough lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Middlebrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Middlebrough in 1955 was 37, and 82 in 2002.

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