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Milstone Family History

Milstone 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: Milton, Pistone, Lidstone, Milone, Mapstone, Hailstone, Milson

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Where is the Milstone family from?

You can see how Milstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Milstone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Milstone families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Milstone's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Milstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milstone 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 Milstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milstone. 100% of Milstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Milstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milstone 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Milstone. 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 61 military records available for the last name Milstone. For the veterans among your Milstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milstone lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Milstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Milstone in 1968 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milstone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milstone 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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