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Milzer Family History

Milzer 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: Miller, Kilzer, Milner, Milder, Miler, Melzer, Mizer, Miles, Minter

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Where is the Milzer family from?

You can see how Milzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Milzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Milzer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Milzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Milzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milzer 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 Milzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Clothing Machini was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milzer. 100% of Milzer men worked as a Ladies Clothing Machini.

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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

  • Ladies Clothing Machini
    100%

What Milzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Milzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milzer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Milzer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Milzer. For the veterans among your Milzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Milzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milzer in 1965 was 68, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milzer 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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