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Milwan Family History

Milwan 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: Millan, Milan, Milian, Milman, Milton, Millen, Mclean, Milas, Milano

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Where is the Milwan family from?

You can see how Milwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milwan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Milwan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Milwan family living in Stirlingshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Milwan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Milwan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Milwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milwan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Milwan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Milwan. For the veterans among your Milwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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