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Milane Family History

Milane 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, Milne, Milano, Miland, Milani, Milanes, Milone, Mclane, Miyake

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Where is the Milane family from?

You can see how Milane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Milane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Milane families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Milane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamtress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milane. 32% of Milane men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Milane women worked as a Seamtress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milane were Kitchen Man and Student Nurse.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Kitchen Man
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamtress
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    50%

What Milane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Milane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milane 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Milane. 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 92 military records available for the last name Milane. For the veterans among your Milane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milane lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Milane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Milane in 1969 was 84, and 68 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milane 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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