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Milland Family History

Milland 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: Millan, Millard, Gilland, Miland, Melland, Holland, Maitland, Calland

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Where is the Milland family from?

You can see how Milland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Milland families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Milland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Milland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milland 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 Milland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milland. 100% of Milland 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Milland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milland 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Milland. 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 527 military records available for the last name Milland. For the veterans among your Milland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Milland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Milland in 1957 was 43, and 43 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milland 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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