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Milro Family History

Milro 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: Mitro, Milko, Milo, Mirro, Miro, Milroy, Miles, Mill, Mira, Mero

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Where is the Milro family from?

You can see how Milro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milro family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Milro families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Milro families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milro's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Milro families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Milro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milro 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Milro. 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 4 military records available for the last name Milro. For the veterans among your Milro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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