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Milian Family History

Milian Surname Meaning

Spanish (Milián) and Polish; Czech and Slovak (also Milián): from a vernacular shortened form of the Latin personal name Aemilianus, a derivative of Aemilius, a Roman surname probably derived from aemulus ‘rival’.

The name Aemilianus was borne by various early Christian saints (see Millan) and hence was widely used throughout Europe as a personal name in the Middle Ages.

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


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Where is the Milian family from?

You can see how Milian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Milian families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Milian's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Milian families in 1891.
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What did your Milian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milian. 49% of Milian men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Milian women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milian were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Cigar Maker
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Milian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milian 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Milian. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Milian. For the veterans among your Milian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milian lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Milian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Milian in 1947 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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