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Milvelle Family History

Milvelle 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: Melville, Miville, Michelle, Mulville, Mizelle, Lavelle, Linville

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Where is the Milvelle family from?

You can see how Milvelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milvelle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Milvelle families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Milvelle families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Milvelle's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Milvelle families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Milvelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milvelle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Milvelle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Milvelle. For the veterans among your Milvelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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