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Miltenberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Mildenberg in Brandenburg or Miltenberg on the Main river which is recorded as Miltinberg in 1226 from Middle High German milte ‘friendly charming’ + berg ‘mountain hill’; this was originally the name of the castle now known as the Mildenburg.

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


Similar surnames: Feltenberger, Leinberger, Hilgenberg, Ellenberger, Eisenberger

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Where is the Miltenberger family from?

You can see how Miltenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miltenberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Miltenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Miltenberger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Miltenberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Miltenberger families in 1891.
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What did your Miltenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miltenberger. 17% of Miltenberger men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Miltenberger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miltenberger were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Miltenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miltenberger 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Miltenberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Miltenberger. For the veterans among your Miltenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miltenberger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Miltenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Miltenberger in 1950 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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