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Milburg Family History

Milburg 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, Milburn, Kilburg, Milbury, Malburg, Walburg, Silberg

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Where is the Milburg family from?

You can see how Milburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Milburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Milburg families living in Alabama. This was about 38% of all the recorded Milburg's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Milburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milburg 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 Milburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milburg. 100% of Milburg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Milburg women worked as a House Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Milburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Milburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milburg 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Milburg. 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 27 military records available for the last name Milburg. For the veterans among your Milburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milburg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Milburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Milburg in 1968 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milburg 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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