This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Milkent family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Milkent Family History

Milkent 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: Millet, Millen, Millett, Mickens, Milbert, Tilkens, Wilken, Wilkens

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Milkent family from?

You can see how Milkent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milkent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Milkent families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Milkent families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Milkent's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Milkent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milkent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Milkent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milkent. 100% of Milkent men worked as a Machinist.

View Census Data for Milkent | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Milkent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Milkent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milkent census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Milkent

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Milkent. 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.

View all Milkent immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Milkent. For the veterans among your Milkent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Milkent military records

You've only scratched the surface of Milkent family history

Discover More

What is the average Milkent lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Milkent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Milkent in 1945 was 38, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milkent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milkent 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Milkent family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial