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Mildare Family History

Mildare 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: Millard, Milde, Milder, Mulcare, Millar, Millage, Milward, Mildren

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Where is the Mildare family from?

You can see how Mildare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mildare family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mildare families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mildare's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mildare families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mildare 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 25 census records available for the last name Mildare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mildare 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mildare. 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 military records available for the last name Mildare. For the veterans among your Mildare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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