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Milster Family History

Milster 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: Gilster, Mister, Minster, Master, Miller, Minter, Malter, Lister

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Where is the Milster family from?

You can see how Milster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Milster families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Milster's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Milster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milster 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 Milster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milster. 67% of Milster men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Milster women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milster were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Milster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milster 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Milster. 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 347 military records available for the last name Milster. For the veterans among your Milster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Milster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Milster in 1962 was 86, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milster 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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