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Milchen Family History

Milchen 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: Millen, Michel, Hitchen, Pilcher, Eichen, Kinchen, Minchin, Kirchen

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Where is the Milchen family from?

You can see how Milchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Milchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Milchen family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milchen's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Milchen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milchen 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 99 census records available for the last name Milchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milchen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Milchen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Milchen. For the veterans among your Milchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milchen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Milchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Milchen in 1970 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milchen 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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