Milfort Family History

Milfort Surname Meaning

Haitian: ornamental name composed of French mil ‘thousand’ and fort ‘strong’ which can be interpreted as ‘very strong’. Haitian: alternatively perhaps a variant or an altered form of French Millefort a topographic name derived from (en) mi le fort ‘in mid the fort’ denoting a house in the vicinity of a fortress.

The surname Millefort is very rare in France. In some cases probably also Czech and Alsatian: altered form of German Mühlfort a habitational name from a place so named in Düsseldorf.

The surname Milfort is rare in Czechia and Alsatia.

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

Similar surnames: Milford, Wilfert, Wilford, Milbert, Mulford, Milord, Milhorn, Tilford, Monfort, Gilford

360	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
54	Immigration Records
103	Census and Voter Lists
275	Member Trees

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You can see how Milfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milfort family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Milfort families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Milfort families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Milfort's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Milfort families in 1911.

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What did your Milfort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milfort.

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Census Record

There are 103 census records available for the last name Milfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milfort census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 54 immigration records available for the last name Milfort. 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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Military Records

There are 10 military records available for the last name Milfort. For the veterans among your Milfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milfort lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Milfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milfort in 1975 was 71, and 55 in 2004.

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Milfort Surname Meaning

The surname Millefort is very rare in France. In some cases probably also Czech and Alsatian: altered form of German Mühlfort a habitational name from a place so named in Düsseldorf.

The surname Milfort is rare in Czechia and Alsatia.

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

Where is the Milfort family from?

What did your Milfort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milfort.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Milfort family records will you find?

What is the average Milfort lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Milfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milfort in 1975 was 71, and 55 in 2004.

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Milfort Surname Meaning

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Milfort Surname Meaning

802 record(s) for Milfort

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What did your Milfort ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Milfort lifespan?

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