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Milske Family History

Milske 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: Miske, Milke, Miyake, Misko, Milne, Milk, Milko, Miska, Hilke, Milks

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Where is the Milske family from?

You can see how Milske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Milske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Milske families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Milske's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Milske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milske 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 Milske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milske. 100% of Milske men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Milske women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Milske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Milske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milske 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Milske. 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 26 military records available for the last name Milske. For the veterans among your Milske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Milske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Milske in 1966 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milske 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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