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Millwood Family History

Millwood Surname Meaning

English (London and Lancashire): variant of Millward.

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


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Where is the Millwood family from?

You can see how Millwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 184 Millwood families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Millwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Millwood families in 1891.
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What did your Millwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Millwood. 25% of Millwood men worked as a French Polisher and 77% of Millwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millwood were Compositor and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • French Polisher
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Bookbinder Retired
    25%
  • Compositor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Millwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millwood 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Millwood. 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 Millwood. For the veterans among your Millwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millwood lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Millwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Millwood in 1944 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millwood 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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