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Milsow Family History

Milsow 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: Milson, Milos, Milton, Melson, Milko, Milo, Malson, Willow, Wilson

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Where is the Milsow family from?

You can see how Milsow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milsow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Milsow family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Milsow's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Milsow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milsow 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 31 census records available for the last name Milsow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milsow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Milsow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Milsow. For the veterans among your Milsow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milsow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Milsow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Milsow in 1974 was 64, and 70 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milsow 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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