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Milborrow Family History

Milborrow Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Milborow (Old English Mildburg ‘mild’ + ‘fortress’)

surviving as a given name in Shropshire into the 19th century as Milborough.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Milborrow family from?

You can see how Milborrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milborrow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Milborrow families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Milborrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milborrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milborrow 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 Milborrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milborrow. 34% of Milborrow men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Milborrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milborrow were Hot Water Engineer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Hot Water Engineer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Milborrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Milborrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milborrow 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Milborrow. 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 72 military records available for the last name Milborrow. For the veterans among your Milborrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milborrow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Milborrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Milborrow in 1979 was 71, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milborrow 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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