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Midge Family History

Midge 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: Ridge, Minge, Mudge, Bridge, Linge, Budge, Lodge, Ide, Judge, Winge

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Where is the Midge family from?

You can see how Midge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Midge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Midge families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Midge's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Midge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midge 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 Midge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Midge. 42% of Midge men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Midge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Midge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midge 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Midge. 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 31 military records available for the last name Midge. For the veterans among your Midge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Midge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Midge in 1964 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Midge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Midge 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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