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Milney Family History

Milney 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, Milner, Milley, Miley, Milkey, Milnes, Minney, Miles, Sidney

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Where is the Milney family from?

You can see how Milney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Milney families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Milney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Milney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milney 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 Milney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milney 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Milney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Milney. For the veterans among your Milney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milney lifespan?

Average Milney life expectancy in 1984 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milney 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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