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Milspaugh Family History

Milspaugh 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: Millspaugh, Alspaugh, Silbaugh, Balsbaugh, Mimnaugh, Middaugh

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Where is the Milspaugh family from?

You can see how Milspaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milspaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Milspaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Milspaugh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Milspaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Milspaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milspaugh 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Milspaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milspaugh 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Milspaugh. 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 180 military records available for the last name Milspaugh. For the veterans among your Milspaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milspaugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Milspaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milspaugh in 1967 was 63, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milspaugh 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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