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Milwes Family History

Milwes 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: Miles, Milnes, Milles, Giles, Miller, Millet, Milos, Mewes, Millen

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Where is the Milwes family from?

You can see how Milwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milwes family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Milwes families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milwes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Milwes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Milwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milwes 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 Milwes. 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 military records available for the last name Milwes. For the veterans among your Milwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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