This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Milgan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Milgan Family History

Milgan 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: Millan, Milan, Milian, Milman, Mangan, Milton, Millen, Melgar, Mclean

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Milgan family from?

You can see how Milgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Milgan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Milgan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Milgan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milgan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Milgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Milgan. 100% of Milgan men worked as an Income.

View Census Data for Milgan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Canada shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Milgan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Milgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milgan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Milgan

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Milgan. 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.

View all Milgan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Milgan. For the veterans among your Milgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Milgan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Milgan family history

Discover More

What is the average Milgan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milgan 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 Milgan

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Milgan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial