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Milyan Family History

Milyan 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: Millan, Milan, Milian, Milman, Milton, Millen, Mclean, Milas, Milano

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Where is the Milyan family from?

You can see how Milyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milyan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Milyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Milyan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Milyan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Milyan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Milyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milyan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Milyan. 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 Milyan. For the veterans among your Milyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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