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Milam Family History

Milam Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Milham.

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


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Where is the Milam family from?

You can see how Milam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Milam families living in Hampshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Milam's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Milam families in 1891.
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What did your Milam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milam. 32% of Milam men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Milam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milam were House Painter and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Farm Carter
    19%
  • House Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

What Milam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Milam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Milam. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Milam. For the veterans among your Milam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milam lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Milam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Milam in 1944 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milam 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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