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Milington Family History

Milington 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: Millington, Allington, Billington, Ellington, Arlington, Pilkington

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Where is the Milington family from?

You can see how Milington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Milington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Milington families living in Cornwall. This was about 55% of all the recorded Milington's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Milington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milington 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 Milington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milington. 100% of Milington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Milington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milington 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Milington. 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 20 military records available for the last name Milington. For the veterans among your Milington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milington lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milington

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