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Milham Family History

Milham Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): perhaps a variant of Mileham.

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


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Where is the Milham family from?

You can see how Milham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Milham families living in Sussex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Milham's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Milham families in 1891.
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What did your Milham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milham. 22% of Milham men worked as a Cowman and 79% of Milham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milham were Gardener and Cook.

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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

  • Cowman
    22%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Cook
    3%

What Milham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Milham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milham 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Milham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Milham. For the veterans among your Milham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milham lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Milham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Milham in 1960 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milham 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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