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Miltenberg Family History

Miltenberg 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: Miltenberger, Hilgenberg, Wittenberg, Wildenberg, Willenberg

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Where is the Miltenberg family from?

You can see how Miltenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miltenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Miltenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Miltenberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Miltenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Miltenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miltenberg 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 Miltenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miltenberg. 67% of Miltenberg men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Miltenberg women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Machinist
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Miltenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Miltenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miltenberg 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Miltenberg. 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 701 military records available for the last name Miltenberg. For the veterans among your Miltenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miltenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Miltenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Miltenberg in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miltenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miltenberg 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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