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Milss Family History

Milss 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: Miles, Milos, Milas, Mills, Milks, Moss, Mill, Giles, Melis, Vilas

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Where is the Milss family from?

You can see how Milss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Milss families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milss's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Milss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milss 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 66 census records available for the last name Milss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milss 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Milss. 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 5 military records available for the last name Milss. For the veterans among your Milss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milss lifespan?

Average Milss life expectancy in 1996 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milss 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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