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Milson Family Origin

Where is the Milson family from?

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You can see how Milson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milson families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 265 Milson families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Milson's in the UK. London had the highest population of Milson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Milson Family Occupations

What did your Milson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Milson. 22% of Milson men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Milson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milson were Farmer and Private Means

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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

Milson Historical Records

What Milson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Milson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Milson. 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 Milson. For the veterans among your Milson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Milson Life Expectancy

What is the average Milson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Milson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Milson in 1947 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milson 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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