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Midkirk Family History

Midkirk Name 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: Midkiff, Nikirk, Madeira, Mirkin, Mikita, Mcguirk, Odekirk, Neikirk

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Where is the Midkirk family from?

You can see how Midkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midkirk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Midkirk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Midkirk family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Midkirk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Midkirk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midkirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Midkirk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Midkirk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Midkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midkirk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Midkirk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Midkirk. For the veterans among your Midkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midkirk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Midkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Midkirk in 1966 was 79, and 86 in 1999.

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