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Mileham Family History

Mileham Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk and Berkshire): habitational name from Mileham in Norfolk so named from Old English mylen ‘mill’ + hām ‘homestead’.

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


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Where is the Mileham family from?

You can see how Mileham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mileham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mileham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Mileham families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mileham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mileham families in 1891.
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What did your Mileham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mileham. 22% of Mileham men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Mileham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mileham were Hot Water Fitter and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • House Painter
    19%
  • Cinema Operator
    7%
  • Hot Water Fitter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mileham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mileham 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Mileham. 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 752 military records available for the last name Mileham. For the veterans among your Mileham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mileham lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mileham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mileham in 1944 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mileham 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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