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Mileo Family History

Mileo 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, Milko, Milo, Miler, Miley, Milek, Mineo, Mileto, Milem, Sileo

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Where is the Mileo family from?

You can see how Mileo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mileo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mileo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mileo families living in Warwickshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mileo's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mileo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mileo 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 Mileo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mileo. 37% of Mileo men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Butcher
    19%

What Mileo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mileo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mileo 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Mileo. 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 205 military records available for the last name Mileo. For the veterans among your Mileo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mileo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mileo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mileo in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mileo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mileo 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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