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Milholm Family History

Milholm 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: Malcolm, Milham, Wilhelm, Milhorn, Milhoan, Milhous, Mill, Holm

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Where is the Milholm family from?

You can see how Milholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milholm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milholm families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Milholm families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milholm's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Milholm families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milholm 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 Milholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milholm. 100% of Milholm men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Milholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Milholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milholm 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Milholm. 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 51 military records available for the last name Milholm. For the veterans among your Milholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milholm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Milholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Milholm in 1963 was 87, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milholm 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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