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Milbert Family History

Milbert Surname Meaning

German and French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements mil ‘generous good’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Milbert family from?

You can see how Milbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Milbert families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Milbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milbert families in 1891.
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What did your Milbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milbert. 37% of Milbert 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

What Milbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Milbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbert 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Milbert. 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 487 military records available for the last name Milbert. For the veterans among your Milbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Milbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Milbert in 1957 was 53, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milbert 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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