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Mide Family History

Mide 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: Ide, Eide, Milde, Mike, Aide, Lide, Mize, Mire, Mode, Pike

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Where is the Mide family from?

You can see how Mide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mide family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mide family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mide's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mide families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mide surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mide. 67% of Mide men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mide women worked as a Factory Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%

What Mide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Mide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mide 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Mide. 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 Mide. For the veterans among your Mide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mide lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Mide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mide in 1968 was 61, and 72 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mide 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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