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Milroad Family History

Milroad 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: Milford, Milord, Milroy, Milhoan, Mira, Mitro, Milos, Milton, Millan

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Where is the Milroad family from?

You can see how Milroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milroad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Milroad families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Milroad family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Milroad's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Milroad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milroad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Milroad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milroad. 100% of Milroad men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Milroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milroad 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 immigration records available for the last name Milroad. 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 Milroad. For the veterans among your Milroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milroad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Milroad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Milroad in 1972 was 85, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milroad 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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