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Midon Family History

Midon 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: Miron, Amidon, Mixon, Mion, Milon, Simon, Min, Don, Madan, Moron

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Where is the Midon family from?

You can see how Midon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Midon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Midon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Midon family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Midon's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Midon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Midon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Midon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Midon. 50% of Midon 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Midon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Midon 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Midon. 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 23 military records available for the last name Midon. For the veterans among your Midon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Midon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1978, in the United States, Midon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Midon in 1950 was 52, and 63 in 1978.

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