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Midgett Family History

Midgett Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Midgett family from?

You can see how Midgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Midgett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Midgett families living in Kent. This was about 89% of all the recorded Midgett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Midgett families in 1891.
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What did your Midgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Midgett. 100% of Midgett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Midgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midgett 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Midgett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Midgett. For the veterans among your Midgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midgett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Midgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Midgett in 1945 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midgett 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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