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Millgate Family History

Millgate Surname Meaning

see Milgate.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Millgate family from?

You can see how Millgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Millgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Millgate families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Millgate's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Millgate families in 1891.
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What did your Millgate 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 Millgate. 31% of Millgate men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Millgate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millgate were Butchers Assistant 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
    31%
  • Motor Driver
    24%
  • Dock Labourer
    16%
  • Butchers Assistant
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Hotel Proprietress
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Millgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millgate 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Millgate. 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 472 military records available for the last name Millgate. For the veterans among your Millgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millgate lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Millgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Millgate in 1967 was 82, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millgate 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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