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Millsap Family History

Millsap Surname Meaning

English: nickname for a spiritless man from Middle English milksop ‘piece of bread soaked in milk’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Millsap family from?

You can see how Millsap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millsap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millsap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Millsap family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Millsap's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Millsap families in 1891.
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What did your Millsap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millsap. 34% of Millsap men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Millsap women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millsap were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Millsap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millsap 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Millsap. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Millsap. For the veterans among your Millsap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millsap lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Millsap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Millsap in 1943 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millsap 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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