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Milmeister Family History

Milmeister 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: Meister, Hofmeister, Burmeister, Neumeister, Zinsmeister, Hameister

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Where is the Milmeister family from?

You can see how Milmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milmeister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Milmeister family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Milmeister's in USA. California had the highest population of Milmeister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milmeister 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 15 census records available for the last name Milmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milmeister 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Milmeister. 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 4 military records available for the last name Milmeister. For the veterans among your Milmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milmeister lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Milmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Milmeister in 1975 was 53, and 91 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milmeister 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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