Milan Family History

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Milan Name Meaning

Italian, Spanish (Milán), and French: habitational name from the Italian city of Milan (see Milano). Spanish (Milán): nickname from milán ‘kite’ (the bird of prey). Czech, Slovak, and Ukrainian: from the Slavic personal name Milan, a derivative of names such as Bohumil and Miloslav, containing the element mil ‘grace’, ‘favor’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Milas, Milano, Miland, Millan, Malan, Milian, Milko, Mina, Milani

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Milan Family Origin

Where is the Milan family from?

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You can see how Milan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milan families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Milan families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Milan's in the UK. London had the highest population of Milan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Milan Family Occupations

What did your Milan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Milan. 3% of Milan men worked as a House Painter and 49% of Milan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milan were App Electrician Carpenter and Home Duties (unpaid)

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • House Painter
    3%
  • Passenger Bus Conductor
    3%
  • Anti Fiction Making White Metal Heavy Worker
    2%
  • App Electrician Carpenter
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    49%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Home Duties (unpaid)
    2%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Milan Historical Records

What Milan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Milan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Milan. 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 Card

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Milan. For the veterans among your Milan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Milan Life Expectancy

What is the average Milan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Milan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Milan in 1942 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milan 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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