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Milwood Family History

Milwood Surname Meaning

see Millward.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Milwood family from?

You can see how Milwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Milwood families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Milwood's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Milwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Milwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milwood. 33% of Milwood men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Milwood women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milwood were Weaver and Spooler.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    37%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Spooler
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milwood 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Milwood. 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 223 military records available for the last name Milwood. For the veterans among your Milwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milwood lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Milwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Milwood in 1962 was 44, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milwood 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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