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Midell Family History

Midell 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: Widell, Idell, Sidell, Mindell, Mixell, Modell, Mizell, Mikell, Mill

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Where is the Midell family from?

You can see how Midell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Midell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Midell families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Midell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Midell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midell 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 Midell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Midell. 100% of Midell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Midell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Midell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Midell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Midell. For the veterans among your Midell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Midell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Midell in 1965 was 20, and 42 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Midell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midell 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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