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Milliff Family History

Milliff 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: Elliff, Millis, Iliff, Midkiff, Million, Millin, Millien, Millian

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Where is the Milliff family from?

You can see how Milliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milliff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Milliff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Milliff family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Milliff's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Milliff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milliff 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 153 census records available for the last name Milliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milliff 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Milliff. 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 54 military records available for the last name Milliff. For the veterans among your Milliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milliff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Milliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Milliff in 1966 was 82, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milliff 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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