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Milhousen Family History

Milhousen 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: Milhouse, Millhouse, Milhous, Hillhouse, Wilshusen, Michelsen

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Where is the Milhousen family from?

You can see how Milhousen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milhousen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Milhousen families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Milhousen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Milhousen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milhousen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Milhousen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Milhousen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milhousen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Milhousen. 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 86 military records available for the last name Milhousen. For the veterans among your Milhousen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milhousen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Milhousen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Milhousen in 1974 was 84, and 68 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milhousen 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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