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Milin Family History

Milin 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: Melin, Malin, Milan, Molin, Milian, Mylin, Milia, Millin, Milon

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Where is the Milin family from?

You can see how Milin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 13 Milin families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Milin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Milin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milin 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 Milin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milin. 30% of Milin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Milin women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farm
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Milin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milin 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Milin. 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 252 military records available for the last name Milin. For the veterans among your Milin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Milin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Milin in 1962 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milin 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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