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Milaniak Family History

Milaniak 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: Milani, Miranda, Milan, Milian, Milano, Lanik, Malanga, Melnik, Manak

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Where is the Milaniak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milaniak 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 Milaniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milaniak. 100% of Milaniak 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
    100%

What Milaniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Milaniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milaniak 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Milaniak. 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 Milaniak. For the veterans among your Milaniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milaniak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Milaniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Milaniak in 1965 was 48, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milaniak 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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