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Milgram Family History

Milgram Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish milgrim milgroym ‘pomegranate’

(ultimately from Late Latin mille granata ‘thousand seeds’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Milgram family from?

You can see how Milgram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milgram family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Milgram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Milgram family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milgram's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Milgram families in 1891.
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What did your Milgram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milgram. 48% of Milgram men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Milgram women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milgram were Clerk and Office.

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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
    48%
  • Executive
    18%
  • Exhibitor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Office
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milgram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milgram 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 948 immigration records available for the last name Milgram. 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 176 military records available for the last name Milgram. For the veterans among your Milgram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milgram lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Milgram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Milgram in 1959 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

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