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Milbourne Family History

Milbourne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Milburn.

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


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Where is the Milbourne family from?

You can see how Milbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Milbourne families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Milbourne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milbourne families in 1891.
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What did your Milbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milbourne. 25% of Milbourne men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Milbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milbourne were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Shipyard Labourer
    15%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Milbourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Milbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbourne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Milbourne. 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 Milbourne. For the veterans among your Milbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbourne lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Milbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Milbourne in 1951 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milbourne 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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