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Milbach Family History

Milbach 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: Milich, Limbach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach, Milbrath, Marbach, Milch

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Where is the Milbach family from?

You can see how Milbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Milbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Milbach families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Milbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Milbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milbach. 50% of Milbach men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Milbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Milbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbach 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Milbach. 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 81 military records available for the last name Milbach. For the veterans among your Milbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Milbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Milbach in 1963 was 68, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milbach 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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