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Mila Family History

Mila Surname Meaning

Catalán (Milà): nickname from milà ‘white tailed kite’ from vulgar Latin milanum related to its old use in the falconry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mila family from?

You can see how Mila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mila family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mila families living in Cheshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Mila's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mila families in 1891.
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What did your Mila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mila. 36% of Mila 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
    36%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Mila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mila 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 918 immigration records available for the last name Mila. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mila. For the veterans among your Mila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mila lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mila in 1965 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mila 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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