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Milfelt Family History

Milfelt 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: Millet, Wilfert, Millett, Misfeldt, Milbert, Miles, Mill, Miller

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Where is the Milfelt family from?

You can see how Milfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milfelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Milfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Milfelt family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Milfelt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Milfelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milfelt 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 Milfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milfelt. 100% of Milfelt men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Milfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Milfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milfelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Milfelt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Milfelt. For the veterans among your Milfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milfelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Milfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Milfelt in 1963 was 51, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milfelt 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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