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Milonas Name Meaning

Greek: occupational name for a miller from Greek mylos ‘mill’ + the suffix of occupational nouns -as. Milonas has been known as a Greek surname since Byzantine times.

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


Similar surnames: Milas, Mlinar, Minas, Milne, Jonas, Milanes, Lona, Mallas, Milone

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Where is the Milonas family from?

You can see how Milonas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milonas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Milonas families living in New Jersey. This was about 10% of all the recorded Milonas's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Milonas families in 1920.
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What did your Milonas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milonas. 36% of Milonas men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Milonas women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    36%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Furrier
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Milonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milonas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Milonas. 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 284 military records available for the last name Milonas. For the veterans among your Milonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milonas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Milonas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Milonas in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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