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Milbery Family History

Milbery 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: Milberg, Milbert, Milbury, Miller, Gilbert, Silberg, Melberg, Wilbert

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Where is the Milbery family from?

You can see how Milbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milbery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Milbery families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Milbery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milbery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milbery 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 Milbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milbery. 100% of Milbery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbery 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Milbery. 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 68 military records available for the last name Milbery. For the veterans among your Milbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbery lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Milbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Milbery in 1964 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milbery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milbery 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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