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Milow Family History

Milow 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: Milos, Milo, Bilow, Milon, Milot, Miles, Low, Mill, Miao, Malon

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Where is the Milow family from?

You can see how Milow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Milow families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Milow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Milow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milow 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 Milow ancestors do for a living?

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

What Milow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Milow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milow 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 Milow. 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 197 military records available for the last name Milow. For the veterans among your Milow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Milow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Milow in 1963 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milow 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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