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Mamilton Family History

Mamilton 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: Hamilton, Milton, Mcgilton, Railton, Mcmillon, Hilton, Alton, Manton

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Where is the Mamilton family from?

You can see how Mamilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamilton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mamilton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Mamilton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mamilton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mamilton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mamilton 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 Mamilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mamilton. 100% of Mamilton men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mamilton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Mamilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamilton 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Mamilton. 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 71 military records available for the last name Mamilton. For the veterans among your Mamilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamilton lifespan?

Average Mamilton life expectancy in 1995 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mamilton 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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