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Milntyn Family History

Milntyn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Milton, Minton, Minten, Mintun, Hilton, Linton, Manton, Hinton

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Where is the Milntyn family from?

You can see how Milntyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milntyn family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Milntyn family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Milntyn's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Milntyn families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Milntyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milntyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Milntyn. 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 Milntyn. For the veterans among your Milntyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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