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Milhan Family History

Milhan 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, Milham, Milman, Milhoan, Mohan, Milton, Millen

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Where is the Milhan family from?

You can see how Milhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Milhan families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Milhan's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Milhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milhan 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 Milhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milhan. 50% of Milhan men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Milhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milhan 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Milhan. 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 163 military records available for the last name Milhan. For the veterans among your Milhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milhan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Milhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milhan in 1964 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milhan 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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