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Milbank Family History

Milbank Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Malbon (compare Maybank). As an affix in the place-name Wich Malbank (now Nantwich in Cheshire).

Malbank also occurs as Melbank and Milbank.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Milbank family from?

You can see how Milbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milbank families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 158 Milbank families living in Essex. This was about 51% of all the recorded Milbank's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Milbank families in 1891.
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What did your Milbank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Milbank. 34% of Milbank men worked as a Master Butcher Retired and 88% of Milbank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milbank were General Labourer and Confectioner Cake Maker Caterer.

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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

  • Master Butcher Retired
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Milliner
    4%
  • Confectioner Cake Maker Caterer
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Milbank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbank 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Milbank. 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 390 military records available for the last name Milbank. For the veterans among your Milbank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbank lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Milbank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Milbank in 1964 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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