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Milme Family History

Milme 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: Milne, Milde, Mille, Milke, Mule, Miles, Mole, Mill, Pille, Miller

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Where is the Milme family from?

You can see how Milme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Milme families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Milme family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milme's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Milme families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Milme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milme 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Milme. 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 41 military records available for the last name Milme. For the veterans among your Milme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milme lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milme 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milme

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