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Midgelow Family History

Midgelow Surname Meaning

variant of Midgley.

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


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Where is the Midgelow family from?

You can see how Midgelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midgelow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Midgelow families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Midgelow's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Midgelow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midgelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Midgelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Midgelow. 100% of Midgelow men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Midgelow 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Midgelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Midgelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midgelow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Midgelow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Midgelow. For the veterans among your Midgelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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