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Millspaugh Family History

Millspaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Mühlsbach a habitational name from a place so named in Baden-Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Millspaugh family from?

You can see how Millspaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millspaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Millspaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Millspaugh family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Millspaugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Millspaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Millspaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millspaugh. 16% of Millspaugh men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Millspaugh women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millspaugh were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Saleslady
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Millspaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millspaugh 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Millspaugh. 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 Millspaugh. For the veterans among your Millspaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millspaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Millspaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Millspaugh in 1958 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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