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Milikan Family History

Milikan 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, Millikan, Pelikan, Millan, Milan, Milligan, Kilian, Milia

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Where is the Milikan family from?

You can see how Milikan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milikan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milikan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Milikan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milikan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Milikan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milikan 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 Milikan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milikan. 100% of Milikan women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Milikan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Milikan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milikan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Milikan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Milikan. For the veterans among your Milikan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milikan lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Milikan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Milikan in 1991 was 82, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milikan 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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