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Midgyett Family History

Midgyett 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: Midgett, Midyett, Midyette, Mudgett, Midgette, Liggett, Inglett

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Where is the Midgyett family from?

You can see how Midgyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midgyett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Midgyett family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Midgyett's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Midgyett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midgyett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Midgyett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Midgyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midgyett 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 Midgyett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Midgyett. For the veterans among your Midgyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midgyett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Midgyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Midgyett in 1964 was 55, and 47 in 2001.

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