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Milks Family History

Milks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Milk with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Milks family from?

You can see how Milks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Milks families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Milks's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Milks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milks 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 Milks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Service Bus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milks. 100% of Milks men worked as a Public Service Bus Driver and 100% of Milks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Public Service Bus Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Milks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Milks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milks 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Milks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Milks. For the veterans among your Milks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milks lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Milks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milks in 1953 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milks 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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