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Midwood Family History

Midwood Surname Meaning

variant of Middlewood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Midwood family from?

You can see how Midwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Midwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 307 Midwood families living in Yorkshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Midwood's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Midwood families in 1891.
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What did your Midwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Midwood. 28% of Midwood men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Midwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Midwood were Police Constable and Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Joiner
    19%
  • Tailors Presser
    19%
  • Police Constable
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Weaver
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Midwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midwood 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Midwood. 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 415 military records available for the last name Midwood. For the veterans among your Midwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midwood lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Midwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Midwood in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midwood 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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