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Milliken Family History

Milliken Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Milligan.

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


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Where is the Milliken family from?

You can see how Milliken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milliken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milliken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Milliken families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Milliken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Milliken families in 1891.
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What did your Milliken 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 Milliken. 100% of Milliken men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Milliken 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Milliken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Milliken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milliken 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Milliken. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Milliken. For the veterans among your Milliken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milliken lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Milliken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milliken in 1940 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milliken 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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