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Milak Family History

Milak 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: Milan, Milas, Milk, Malak, Milek, Bilak, Mizak, Misak, Milam, Filak

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Where is the Milak family from?

You can see how Milak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Milak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Milak family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Milak's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Milak families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milak 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 Milak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milak. 42% of Milak 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
    42%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

What Milak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Milak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milak 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Milak. 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 140 military records available for the last name Milak. For the veterans among your Milak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Milak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Milak in 1961 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milak 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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