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Milbury Family History

Milbury Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): perhaps a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Milbury family from?

You can see how Milbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Milbury families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Milbury families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Milbury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milbury families in 1891.
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What did your Milbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milbury. 25% of Milbury 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
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Milbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Milbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbury 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Milbury. 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 372 military records available for the last name Milbury. For the veterans among your Milbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbury lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Milbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Milbury in 1962 was 88, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milbury 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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