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Milhau Family History

Milhau 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: Milham, Millan, Milan, Milas, Milian, Minhas, Mihal, Mineau, Mierau

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Where is the Milhau family from?

You can see how Milhau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milhau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Milhau families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Milhau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Milhau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Milhau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milhau 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 32 census records available for the last name Milhau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milhau 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Milhau. 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 15 military records available for the last name Milhau. For the veterans among your Milhau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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