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Milby Family History

Milby Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cumberland): habitational name from Milby in North Yorkshire.

The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Mildi + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead village’.

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


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Where is the Milby family from?

You can see how Milby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Milby families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Milby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Milby families in 1891.
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What did your Milby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milby. 100% of Milby 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Milby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milby 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Milby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Milby. For the veterans among your Milby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milby lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Milby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Milby in 1958 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milby 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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