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Milhiser Family History

Milhiser 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: Milliner, Nihiser, Miller, Billiter, Leiser, Millis, Wilhite, Mynhier

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Where is the Milhiser family from?

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

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Milhiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Milhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milhiser 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Milhiser. 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 40 military records available for the last name Milhiser. For the veterans among your Milhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milhiser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Milhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Milhiser in 1960 was 45, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milhiser 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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