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Milledge Family History

Milledge Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Milwich in Staffordshire so named from Old English myln ‘mill’ + wīc ‘dwelling specialized farmstead’.

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


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Where is the Milledge family from?

You can see how Milledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milledge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milledge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Milledge families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Milledge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milledge families in 1891.
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What did your Milledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milledge. 50% of Milledge men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 73% of Milledge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milledge were General Labourer and Retired.

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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

  • Chartered Accountant
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Retired
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Milledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milledge 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Milledge. 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 929 military records available for the last name Milledge. For the veterans among your Milledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milledge lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Milledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Milledge in 1954 was 67, and 56 in 2004.

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