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Millroy Family History

Millroy Surname Meaning

from Ó Maolruaidh see Mulroy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Millroy family from?

You can see how Millroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Millroy families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Millroy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Millroy families in 1891.
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What did your Millroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Millroy. 100% of Millroy women worked as a Finisher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Millroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millroy 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Millroy. 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 94 military records available for the last name Millroy. For the veterans among your Millroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millroy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Millroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Millroy in 1973 was 99, and 91 in 2004.

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