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Milleson Family History

Milleson Surname Meaning

Scottish: metronymic from the female personal name Mille a derivative of Old English milde ‘mild gentle’. Compare Melson.

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


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Where is the Milleson family from?

You can see how Milleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Milleson families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Milleson's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Milleson families in 1891.
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What did your Milleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milleson. 100% of Milleson 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 Milleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milleson 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Milleson. 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 500 military records available for the last name Milleson. For the veterans among your Milleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milleson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Milleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Milleson in 1958 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milleson 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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