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Milven Family History

Milven 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: Millen, Miles, Miller, Mullen, Millet, Silver, Milton, Millan, Hillen

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Where is the Milven family from?

You can see how Milven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Milven families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Milven's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Milven families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Milven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milven 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Milven. 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 8 military records available for the last name Milven. For the veterans among your Milven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milven lifespan?

Average Milven life expectancy in 1971 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milven 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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