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Milne Family History

Milne Surname Meaning

Scottish (mainly Aberdeenshire and Angus): occupational name from Middle English milne ‘mill’ also found as mulne in south and western England and melne in southeastern England.

The Scottish name has been established in Ireland since the early 18th century and has absorbed some cases of Irish Moyle.

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


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Where is the Milne family from?

You can see how Milne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 821 Milne families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Milne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Milne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milne 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 Milne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milne. 8% of Milne men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Milne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milne were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Medical Practitioner
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Milne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240,000 census records available for the last name Milne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milne 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 54,000 immigration records available for the last name Milne. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Milne. For the veterans among your Milne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milne lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Milne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Milne in 1940 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milne 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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