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Milde Family History

Milde Surname Meaning

German; Flemish and Dutch (also De Milde): nickname from Middle High German milde Middle Dutch mild(e) ‘kind gentle compassionate generous’.

German: habitational name from Milda in Thuringia.

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


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You can see how Milde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Milde families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Milde's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Milde families in 1891.
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What did your Milde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milde. 100% of Milde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Milde. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Milde. For the veterans among your Milde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milde lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Milde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milde in 1953 was 55, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milde 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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