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Milgate Family History

Milgate Surname Meaning

From Milgate in Thurnham (Kent), which is recorded as Melegate in 1250. The place-name derives from Old English myln ‘mill’ + geat ‘gate gap’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Milgate family from?

You can see how Milgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Milgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Milgate families living in Kent. This was about 48% of all the recorded Milgate's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Milgate families in 1891.
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What did your Milgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milgate. 75% of Milgate men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Milgate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milgate were Lorry Driver and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    75%
  • Lorry Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Office Cleaner
    6%
  • Retired
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Milgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milgate 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Milgate. 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 359 military records available for the last name Milgate. For the veterans among your Milgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milgate lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Milgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Milgate in 1960 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

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