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Milns Family History

Milns Surname Meaning

see Milnes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Milns family from?

You can see how Milns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Milns families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Milns's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Milns families in 1891.
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What did your Milns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milns. 100% of Milns men worked as a Retired and 76% of Milns 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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Dressmaker
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

What Milns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Milns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milns 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Milns. 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 92 military records available for the last name Milns. For the veterans among your Milns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milns lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Milns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milns in 1968 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milns 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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