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Milnes Family History

Milnes Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Milne with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Mills.

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


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Where is the Milnes family from?

You can see how Milnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,646 Milnes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Milnes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Milnes families in 1891.
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What did your Milnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milnes. 9% of Milnes men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Milnes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milnes were Insurance Agent and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Dyers Labourer
    6%
  • Grocers Assistant
    4%
  • Insurance Agent
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 56,000 census records available for the last name Milnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milnes 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Milnes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Milnes. For the veterans among your Milnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milnes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Milnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Milnes in 1954 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milnes 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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