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Mildenhall Family History

Mildenhall Surname Meaning

from Mildenhall (Wilts) which is recorded as Mildenhale in the 13th century. The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal *Milda (genitive *Mildan) + Old English halh ‘nook corner of land’.

from Mildenhall (Suffolk) which is recorded as Mildenhale about 1200. The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal *Milda (genitive *Mildan) + Old English halh ‘nook corner of land’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mildenhall family from?

You can see how Mildenhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mildenhall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mildenhall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Mildenhall families living in Wiltshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Mildenhall's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Mildenhall families in 1891.
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What did your Mildenhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mildenhall. 38% of Mildenhall men worked as a Gardener and 72% of Mildenhall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mildenhall were Jobbing Gardener 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

  • Gardener
    38%
  • Farm Carter
    25%
  • Farmworker
    13%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 334 immigration records available for the last name Mildenhall. 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 866 military records available for the last name Mildenhall. For the veterans among your Mildenhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mildenhall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mildenhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mildenhall in 1967 was 63, and 70 in 2002.

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