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Milliar Family History

Milliar 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: Millian, Millar, Milliard, Miller, Villar, Millan, William, Millis

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Where is the Milliar family from?

You can see how Milliar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milliar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Milliar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Milliar families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Milliar's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Milliar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milliar 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 Milliar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milliar. 60% of Milliar 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
    60%
  • Home Duties
    40%

What Milliar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Milliar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milliar 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Milliar. 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 24 military records available for the last name Milliar. For the veterans among your Milliar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milliar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Milliar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Milliar in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milliar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milliar 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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