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Milsted Family History

Milsted Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Milstead.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Milsted family from?

You can see how Milsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milsted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Milsted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Milsted families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Milsted's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Milsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milsted 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 Milsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milsted. 50% of Milsted men worked as a Farmworker and 87% of Milsted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milsted were Boot Repairer and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Boot Repairer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • House Duties
    5%

What Milsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Milsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milsted 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Milsted. 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 662 military records available for the last name Milsted. For the veterans among your Milsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milsted lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Milsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Milsted in 1964 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milsted 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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