This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Milbee family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Milbee Family History

Milbee 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: Miles, Miller, Mabee, Millet, Millen, Milne, Milberg, Silber, Higbee

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Milbee family from?

You can see how Milbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Milbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Milbee families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Milbee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milbee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milbee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Milbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milbee. 34% of Milbee men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Milbee | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Milbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Milbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbee census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Milbee

Passenger Lists

There are 43 immigration records available for the last name Milbee. 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.

View all Milbee immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Milbee. For the veterans among your Milbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Milbee military records

You've only scratched the surface of Milbee family history

Discover More

What is the average Milbee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Milbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milbee in 1967 was 81, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milbee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milbee 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Milbee family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial