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Milheim Family History

Milheim 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: Manheim, Solheim, Milham, Wilhelm, Milgrim, Milem, Miles, Miller

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Where is the Milheim family from?

You can see how Milheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milheim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Milheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Milheim families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milheim's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Milheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Milheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milheim. 39% of Milheim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Milheim women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Milheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milheim 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Milheim. 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 267 military records available for the last name Milheim. For the veterans among your Milheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milheim lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Milheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Milheim in 1958 was 37, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milheim 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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