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Milvey Family History

Milvey 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: Silvey, Milley, Miley, Mulvey, Milkey, Miles, Miller, Millet, Pilley

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Where is the Milvey family from?

You can see how Milvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milvey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Milvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Milvey family living in Ayrshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Milvey's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Milvey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Milvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milvey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Milvey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Milvey. For the veterans among your Milvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milvey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milvey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milvey

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