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Milana Family History

Milana Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Milana feminine form of Milano inspired by the name of the city of Milan (see Milano).

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


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Where is the Milana family from?

You can see how Milana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milana family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Milana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Milana family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Milana's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milana families in 1891.
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What did your Milana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milana. 24% of Milana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Milana women worked as a Beautician.

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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
    24%
  • Barber
    24%
  • Beautician
    24%
  • Presser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Milana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milana 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Milana. 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 197 military records available for the last name Milana. For the veterans among your Milana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milana lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Milana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Milana in 1952 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milana 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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