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Middleswart Family History

Middleswart 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: Middlesworth, Middlemas, Middlecamp, Middleman, Middleton, Molesworth

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Where is the Middleswart family from?

You can see how Middleswart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Middleswart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Middleswart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Middleswart families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Middleswart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Middleswart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Middleswart 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 Middleswart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Middleswart. 36% of Middleswart men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Middleswart women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Middleswart were Civil Engineer and Saleslady.

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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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Civil Engineer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Middleswart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Middleswart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Middleswart 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Middleswart. 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 460 military records available for the last name Middleswart. For the veterans among your Middleswart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Middleswart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Middleswart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Middleswart in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Middleswart 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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