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Millstein Family History

Millstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Milstein.

Americanized form of German Mühlstein: from Middle High German mülstein ‘millstone’ possibly applied as a nickname for a heavy person.

Alternatively a habitational name from Mühlstein in Baden-Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Millstein family from?

You can see how Millstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Millstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Millstein families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Millstein's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Millstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millstein 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 Millstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millstein. 20% of Millstein men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Millstein women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millstein were Owner and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Millstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millstein 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Millstein. 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 382 military records available for the last name Millstein. For the veterans among your Millstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Millstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Millstein in 1962 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millstein 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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