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Millar Family History

Millar Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Miller. It is also found in Ireland (especially Antrim).

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


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Where is the Millar family from?

You can see how Millar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 424 Millar families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Millar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Millar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millar 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 Millar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Millar. 14% of Millar men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Millar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millar were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Solicitor
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Millar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217,000 census records available for the last name Millar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millar 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 41,000 immigration records available for the last name Millar. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Millar. For the veterans among your Millar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millar lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Millar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Millar in 1952 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millar 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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