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Millwater Family History

Millwater Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): habitational name probably from a place called in Middle English either with mīl ‘mile’ + wæter ‘water stream’ or with mil(ne) ‘mill’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Millwater family from?

You can see how Millwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millwater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Millwater families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Millwater families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Millwater's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Millwater families in 1891.
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What did your Millwater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Millwater. 100% of Millwater men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Millwater 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Millwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millwater 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Millwater. 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 164 military records available for the last name Millwater. For the veterans among your Millwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millwater lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Millwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Millwater in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millwater 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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