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Milliss Family History

Milliss 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: Millis, Gilliss, Mellis, Mills, Lillis, Mullis, Mellish, Gillis

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Where is the Milliss family from?

You can see how Milliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milliss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Milliss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Milliss families living in Hampshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Milliss's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Milliss families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Milliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milliss 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Milliss. 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 34 military records available for the last name Milliss. For the veterans among your Milliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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