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Milien Family History

Milien Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: from a short form of the personal name Émilien

Latin Aemilianus (see Milian).

This surname is very rare in France.

In the US it is of Haitian origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Milien family from?

You can see how Milien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Milien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Milien families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Milien's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Milien families in 1880.
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What did your Milien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Milien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Milien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milien 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Milien. 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 60 military records available for the last name Milien. For the veterans among your Milien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milien lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Milien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Milien in 1982 was 57, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milien 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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