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Millerd Family History

Millerd 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, Millard, Millet, Biller, Milford, Maillard, Millen, Tiller

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Where is the Millerd family from?

You can see how Millerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millerd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Millerd families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Millerd's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Millerd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millerd 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 Millerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Millerd. 100% of Millerd 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 Millerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millerd 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Millerd. 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 377 military records available for the last name Millerd. For the veterans among your Millerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millerd lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Millerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Millerd in 1946 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Millerd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millerd 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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