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Millas Family History

Millas 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, Milas, Millis, Mills, Mellas, Miklas, Millay, Villas, Mallas

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Where is the Millas family from?

You can see how Millas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millas families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 25 Millas families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Millas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Millas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Millas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Millas. 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 223 military records available for the last name Millas. For the veterans among your Millas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Millas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Millas in 1966 was 77, and 41 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millas 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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