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Mildson Family History

Mildson 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: Millson, Milson, Milton, Melson, Muldoon, Malson, Million, Milleson

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Where is the Mildson family from?

You can see how Mildson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mildson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mildson families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mildson family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mildson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mildson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Mildson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mildson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mildson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mildson. For the veterans among your Mildson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mildson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mildson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mildson

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