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Milot Family History

Milot Surname Meaning

French: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Milo based on the element mil from mel ‘good generous’. Compare Melott.

English and Irish: variant of Millett.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Milot family from?

You can see how Milot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Milot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 7 Milot families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Milot's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Milot families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milot 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 Milot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milot. 20% of Milot men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Milot women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milot were Frame Spinner and Presser.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Frame Spinner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    32%
  • Doffer
    19%
  • Spooler
    13%
  • Presser
    13%

What Milot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Milot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milot 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Milot. 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 733 military records available for the last name Milot. For the veterans among your Milot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milot lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Milot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Milot in 1950 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milot 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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