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Midroy Family History

Midroy 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: Milroy, Mitro, Miron, Mulroy, Mudry, Modrow, Gilroy, Madron, Milloy

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Where is the Midroy family from?

You can see how Midroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midroy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Midroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Midroy family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Midroy's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Midroy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Midroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midroy 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Midroy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Midroy. For the veterans among your Midroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midroy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Midroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Midroy in 1967 was 98, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midroy 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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