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Miljes Family History

Miljes 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: Miles, Milnes, Milles, Giles, Miller, Millet, Milos, Millen, Wiles

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Where is the Miljes family from?

You can see how Miljes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miljes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Miljes families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Miljes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Miljes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miljes 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 30 census records available for the last name Miljes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miljes 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Miljes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Miljes. For the veterans among your Miljes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miljes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Miljes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Miljes in 1970 was 98, and 93 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miljes 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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