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Milchak Family History

Milchak 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: Machak, Milham, Mitcham, Milch, Mileham, Michal, Molchan, Marchak

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Where is the Milchak family from?

You can see how Milchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milchak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Milchak family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Milchak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milchak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milchak 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 Milchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milchak. 59% of Milchak men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Rigger
    17%

What Milchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Milchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milchak 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Milchak. 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 54 military records available for the last name Milchak. For the veterans among your Milchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milchak lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Milchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Milchak in 1943 was 40, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milchak 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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