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Millbern Family History

Millbern 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: Miller, Millen, Milberg, Milburn, Milbert, Millien, Millner, Willborn

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Where is the Millbern family from?

You can see how Millbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millbern family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Millbern families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Millbern families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Millbern's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Millbern families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millbern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millbern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Millbern. 34% of Millbern men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Millbern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Millbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millbern 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Millbern. 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 77 military records available for the last name Millbern. For the veterans among your Millbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millbern lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Millbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Millbern in 1968 was 73, and 93 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millbern 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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