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Milai Family History

Milai Surname 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: Milan, Milas, Milani, Milam, Miles, Mill, Vilar, Vila, Mira, Vilas

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Where is the Milai family from?

You can see how Milai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milai family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Milai family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Milai's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Milai families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Milai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milai 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Milai. 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 5 military records available for the last name Milai. For the veterans among your Milai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milai lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Milai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Milai in 1989 was 57, and 58 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milai ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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