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Mcmilen Family History

Mcmilen 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: Mcmillen, Mcmillan, Mcgillen, Mcallen, Mcminn, Mcmillin, Mcniven

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Where is the Mcmilen family from?

You can see how Mcmilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmilen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcmilen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mcmilen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mcmilen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcmilen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Mcmilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmilen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcmilen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mcmilen. For the veterans among your Mcmilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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