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Middlesex Family History

Middlesex 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: Middleton, Middlemas, Middleman, Riddles, Miles, Vidales, Diddle

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Where is the Middlesex family from?

You can see how Middlesex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Middlesex family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Middlesex families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Middlesex family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Middlesex's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Middlesex families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Middlesex 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 Middlesex family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Middlesex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Middlesex 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Middlesex. 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 10 military records available for the last name Middlesex. For the veterans among your Middlesex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Middlesex lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Middlesex 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 Middlesex

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