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Milkman Family History

Milkman 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: Millman, Milman, Dickman, Aikman, Hickman, Millan, Milan, Billman

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Where is the Milkman family from?

You can see how Milkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Milkman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Milkman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Milkman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milkman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milkman 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 Milkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milkman. 100% of Milkman 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%

What Milkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Milkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milkman 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Milkman. 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 92 military records available for the last name Milkman. For the veterans among your Milkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milkman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Milkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milkman in 1964 was 80, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milkman 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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