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Milliner Family History

Milliner Surname Meaning

English: variant of Milner. The modern spelling has perhaps been influenced by early modern English milliner ‘dealer in women's finery (originally from Milan) especially hats’

but this word cannot be the source of the medieval surname.

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


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Where is the Milliner family from?

You can see how Milliner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milliner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milliner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 83 Milliner families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Milliner's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Milliner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milliner 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 Milliner 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 Milliner. 43% of Milliner men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Milliner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milliner were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    43%
  • Railway Clerk
    29%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Milliner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milliner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Milliner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Milliner. For the veterans among your Milliner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milliner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Milliner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Milliner in 1954 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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