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Millay Family History

Millay Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Millea.

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


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Where is the Millay family from?

You can see how Millay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Millay families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Millay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Millay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millay 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 Millay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Millay. 100% of Millay 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 Millay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Millay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millay 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Millay. 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 981 military records available for the last name Millay. For the veterans among your Millay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millay lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Millay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Millay in 1951 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Millay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millay 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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