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Midgette Family History

Midgette Name Meaning

English: altered form of Midgett .

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


Similar surnames: Midgett, Midyette, Minette, Millette, Milette, Mallette, Mette

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Where is the Midgette family from?

You can see how Midgette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midgette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Midgette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Midgette families living in North Carolina. This was about 58% of all the recorded Midgette's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Midgette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midgette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Midgette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Midgette. 26% of Midgette men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Midgette women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Midgette were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Midgette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midgette 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Midgette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 682 military records available for the last name Midgette. For the veterans among your Midgette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midgette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Midgette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Midgette in 1962 was 66, and 65 in 2004.

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