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Miliam Family History

Miliam 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: Milian, Milia, Milham, Millam, Milam, Milich, Melia, Millan, William

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Where is the Miliam family from?

You can see how Miliam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miliam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miliam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Miliam family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Miliam's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Miliam families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miliam 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 Miliam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miliam. 40% of Miliam men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Miliam women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miliam were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Miliam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Miliam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miliam 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Miliam. 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 73 military records available for the last name Miliam. For the veterans among your Miliam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miliam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Miliam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Miliam in 1966 was 33, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miliam 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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