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Millens Family History

Millens 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: Millen, Willens, Killens, Mullens, Milles, Miles, Miller, Mullen

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Where is the Millens family from?

You can see how Millens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Millens families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Millens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Millens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millens 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 Millens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Building Contractor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millens. 80% of Millens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Millens women worked as a Building Contractor.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Building Contractor
    100%

What Millens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Millens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millens 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Millens. 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 176 military records available for the last name Millens. For the veterans among your Millens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Millens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Millens in 1966 was 66, and 98 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Millens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millens 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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