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Milbrandt Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): variant of Milbrath .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Miland, Hiltbrand, Hillebrandt, Brandt, Hildebrandt, Pilant, Schrandt

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Where is the Milbrandt family from?

You can see how Milbrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbrandt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Milbrandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Milbrandt families living in Minnesota. This was about 24% of all the recorded Milbrandt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Milbrandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milbrandt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milbrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milbrandt. 26% of Milbrandt men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Milbrandt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milbrandt were Mechanic and Stenographer. .

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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
    26%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Milbrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbrandt 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Milbrandt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 502 military records available for the last name Milbrandt. For the veterans among your Milbrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbrandt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Milbrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Milbrandt in 1960 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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