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Milgrim Family History

Milgrim Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Milgram.

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


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Where is the Milgrim family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milgrim. 41% of Milgrim men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Milgrim women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Milgrim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Milgrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milgrim 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Milgrim. 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 112 military records available for the last name Milgrim. For the veterans among your Milgrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milgrim lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Milgrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Milgrim in 1953 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milgrim 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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