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Millison Family History

Millison Surname Meaning

English: variant of Millson. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Millison family from?

You can see how Millison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Millison families living in Durham. This was about 18% of all the recorded Millison's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Millison families in 1891.
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What did your Millison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Millison. 100% of Millison 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Millison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millison 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Millison. 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 642 military records available for the last name Millison. For the veterans among your Millison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millison lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Millison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Millison in 1953 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millison 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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