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Milles Family History

Milles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mills. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Milles family from?

You can see how Milles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 262 Milles families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Milles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milles 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 Milles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milles. 22% of Milles men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Milles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milles were Waiter (hotel) and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Motor Driver
    8%
  • Waiter (hotel)
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Milles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Milles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milles 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Milles. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Milles. For the veterans among your Milles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milles lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Milles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milles in 1955 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milles 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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