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Milnor Family History

Milnor Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Milner. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Milnor family from?

You can see how Milnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milnor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milnor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Milnor families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Milnor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Milnor families in 1891.
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What did your Milnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milnor. 100% of Milnor 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Milnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milnor 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Milnor. 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 749 military records available for the last name Milnor. For the veterans among your Milnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milnor lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Milnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Milnor in 1954 was 25, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milnor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milnor 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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