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Milikin Family History

Milikin 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: Millikin, Mirkin, Milian, Malkin, Mishkin, Milici, Millin, Wilkin

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Where is the Milikin family from?

You can see how Milikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milikin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milikin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Milikin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milikin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Milikin families in 1891.
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What did your Milikin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milikin. 100% of Milikin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Milikin women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Milikin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milikin 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Milikin. 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 152 military records available for the last name Milikin. For the veterans among your Milikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milikin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Milikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Milikin in 1963 was 49, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milikin 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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