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Milligen Family History

Milligen 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, Millien, Milliken, Milliren, Millen, Milliner, Million

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Where is the Milligen family from?

You can see how Milligen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milligen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milligen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Milligen families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Milligen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Milligen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milligen 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 Milligen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Field Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milligen. 50% of Milligen men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Milligen women worked as a Field Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milligen were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Field Laborer
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milligen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milligen 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Milligen. 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 128 military records available for the last name Milligen. For the veterans among your Milligen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milligen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Milligen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Milligen in 1973 was 73, and 79 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milligen 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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