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Milius Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a short form of the Latin personal name Aemilius (see Milian ).

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


Similar surnames: Millis, Melis, Melius, Miles, Milian, Milia, Malkus, Kilgus, Julius

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Where is the Milius family from?

You can see how Milius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milius family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Milius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Milius families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Milius's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Milius families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milius ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milius. 100% of Milius 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milius 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Milius. 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 610 military records available for the last name Milius. For the veterans among your Milius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milius lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Milius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Milius in 1953 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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