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Milfred Family History

Milfred 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: Milford, Alfred, Manfred, Milord, Mildren, Miles, Miller, Millet

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Where is the Milfred family from?

You can see how Milfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Milfred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Milfred families living in Staffordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Milfred's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Milfred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milfred 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 Milfred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milfred. 100% of Milfred women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Milfred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Milfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milfred 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Milfred. 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 41 military records available for the last name Milfred. For the veterans among your Milfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milfred lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Milfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Milfred in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milfred 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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