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Milbrain Family History

Milbrain 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: Milbrath, Millan, Milan, Mirkin, Milian, Mcbain, Milburn, Milgram

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Where is the Milbrain family from?

You can see how Milbrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbrain family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Milbrain families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Milbrain's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Milbrain families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Milbrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbrain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Milbrain. 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 Milbrain. For the veterans among your Milbrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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