Milian Family History

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Milian Name Meaning

Spanish (Milián) and Polish: from a reduced form of the Latin personal name Aemilianus (a derivative of Aemilius, a Roman family name probably derived from aemulus ‘rival’). This was borne by various early saints and hence was widely used throughout Europe as a personal name in the Middle Ages.

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


Similar surnames: Millan, Milan, Milia, Milas, Milich, Cilia, Kilian, Milla, Millien

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Milian Family Origin

Where is the Milian family from?

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You can see how Milian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milian families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Milian families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Milian's in the UK. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Milian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Milian Family Occupations

What did your Milian ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Milian occupation in the USA was Cigar Maker. 33% of Milian's were Cigar Makers. Cigar Maker and Farmer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Milian. A less common occupation for the Milian family was Herder.

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  • Cigar Maker

    33%

  • Farmer

    33%

  • Herder

    33%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Milian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Milian Historical Records

What Milian family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Milian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milian 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Milian. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Milian. For the veterans among your Milian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Milian Life Expectancy

What is the average Milian lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Milian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Milian in 1947 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milian 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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