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Milsa Family History

Milsa 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: Milia, Milla, Milsap, Miles, Mill, Villa, Vila, Mira, Mula, Melia

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Where is the Milsa family from?

You can see how Milsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milsa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Milsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Milsa family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Milsa's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Milsa families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milsa 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 70 census records available for the last name Milsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milsa 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Milsa. 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 Milsa. For the veterans among your Milsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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