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Milean Family History

Milean 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: Millan, Mclean, Milan, Milian, Milman, Miles, Milton, Millen, Milas

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Where is the Milean family from?

You can see how Milean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Milean families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milean's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Milean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milean 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 251 census records available for the last name Milean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milean 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Milean. 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 9 military records available for the last name Milean. For the veterans among your Milean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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