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Milward Family History

Milward Surname Meaning

English: variant of Millward.

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


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Where is the Milward family from?

You can see how Milward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 224 Milward families living in Staffordshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Milward's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Milward families in 1891.
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What did your Milward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milward. 7% of Milward men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Milward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milward were Bricklayer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Milward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milward 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Milward. 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 Milward. For the veterans among your Milward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milward lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Milward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Milward in 1958 was 31, and 51 in 2004.

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