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Milligain Family History

Milligain 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: Milligan, Gilligan, Millian, Mulligan, Milliman, Millican, Millikan

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Where is the Milligain family from?

You can see how Milligain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milligain family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Milligain family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milligain's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Milligain families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milligain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Milligain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milligain 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Milligain. 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 4 military records available for the last name Milligain. For the veterans among your Milligain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milligain lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Milligain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Milligain in 1981 was 72, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milligain 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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