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Milroy Family History

Milroy Surname Meaning

Scottish (southwestern) and Irish: variant of Mulroy.

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


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Where is the Milroy family from?

You can see how Milroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milroy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 70 Milroy families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Milroy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Milroy families in 1891.
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What did your Milroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Upholsterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milroy. 25% of Milroy men worked as an Upholsterer and 77% of Milroy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milroy were Draper Retired and Teacher.

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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

  • Upholsterer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Maker Up Cotton Goods
    25%
  • Draper Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Teacher
    4%

What Milroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Milroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milroy 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 Milroy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Milroy. For the veterans among your Milroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milroy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Milroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Milroy in 1943 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milroy 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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