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Milbauer Family History

Milbauer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mühlbauer (see Muehlbauer) and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Milbauer family from?

You can see how Milbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbauer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Milbauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Milbauer family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Milbauer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Milbauer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milbauer 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 Milbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milbauer. 18% of Milbauer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Milbauer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milbauer were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Contractor
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Milbauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbauer 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Milbauer. 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 309 military records available for the last name Milbauer. For the veterans among your Milbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbauer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Milbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Milbauer in 1955 was 34, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milbauer 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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