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Miltner Family History

Miltner Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name for someone from Miltern near Stendal.

Variant of Mildner, a variant of Müller (see Mueller).

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


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Where is the Miltner family from?

You can see how Miltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miltner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Miltner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Miltner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Miltner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Miltner families in 1891.
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What did your Miltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miltner. 21% of Miltner men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Miltner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miltner were Machinist and Clerk Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Clerk Typist
    17%

What Miltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Miltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miltner 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Miltner. 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 372 military records available for the last name Miltner. For the veterans among your Miltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miltner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Miltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Miltner in 1951 was 39, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miltner 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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