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Milea Family History

Milea 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: Miles, Miler, Rilea, Miley, Milia, Milek, Milla, Milem, Millea, Mule

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Where is the Milea family from?

You can see how Milea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Milea families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Milea's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Milea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milea 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 Milea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milea. 39% of Milea men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Milea women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Milea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milea 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Milea. 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 129 military records available for the last name Milea. For the veterans among your Milea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milea lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Milea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milea in 1955 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milea 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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