This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Milvern family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Milvern Family History

Milvern 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: Miller, Silver, Millen, Milberg, Mulhern, Milner, Milder, Miler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Milvern family from?

You can see how Milvern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milvern family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Milvern families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Milvern family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milvern's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Milvern families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milvern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Milvern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Milvern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milvern census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Milvern

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Milvern. 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.

View all Milvern immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Milvern. For the veterans among your Milvern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Milvern military records

You've only scratched the surface of Milvern family history

Discover More

What is the average Milvern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milvern 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milvern

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Milvern family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial