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Milvine Family History

Milvine 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: Milne, Milliner, Maline, Melvin, Irvine, Moline, Milone, Millin

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Where is the Milvine family from?

You can see how Milvine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milvine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Milvine families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Milvine families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milvine's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Milvine families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milvine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Milvine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milvine 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Milvine. 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 2 military records available for the last name Milvine. For the veterans among your Milvine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milvine 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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