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Milhelm Family History

Milhelm 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: Wilhelm, Michel, Milham, Michels, Michele, Michell, Micheli, Wilhelmi

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Where is the Milhelm family from?

You can see how Milhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milhelm family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Milhelm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Milhelm family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Milhelm's in USA. New York had the highest population of Milhelm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milhelm 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 95 census records available for the last name Milhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milhelm 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Milhelm. 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 82 military records available for the last name Milhelm. For the veterans among your Milhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milhelm lifespan?

Average Milhelm life expectancy in 1991 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milhelm 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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