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Milstien Family History

Milstien 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: Milstein, Millien, Milton, Millen, Stien, Alsteen, Milian, Mastin

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Where is the Milstien family from?

You can see how Milstien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milstien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Milstien families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Milstien family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Milstien's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Milstien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milstien 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 Milstien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milstien. 100% of Milstien 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%

What Milstien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Milstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milstien 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Milstien. 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 6 military records available for the last name Milstien. For the veterans among your Milstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milstien lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Milstien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milstien in 1974 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milstien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milstien 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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