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Milbrath Family History

Milbrath Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from the Old Slavic personal name Milobrat composed of the elements mil ‘gentle dear’ (from Old Slavic milъ) + brat (Old Slavic bratrъ) ‘brother’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Milich, Vollrath, Milbert, Porath, Kamrath, Morath, Mcgrath, Bratz

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Where is the Milbrath family from?

You can see how Milbrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Milbrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Milbrath family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Milbrath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Milbrath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milbrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milbrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milbrath. 31% of Milbrath men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Milbrath women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milbrath were Proprietor and Secretary. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Milbrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbrath 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Milbrath. 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 525 military records available for the last name Milbrath. For the veterans among your Milbrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbrath lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Milbrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Milbrath in 1956 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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