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Mileff Family History

Mileff Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Miles, Iliff, Miler, Miley, Milek, Mileto, Mcneff, Milem, Leff, Rieff

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Where is the Mileff family from?

You can see how Mileff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mileff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mileff families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mileff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mileff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mileff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mileff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mileff. 50% of Mileff men worked as a Bartender. .

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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 1940

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Mileff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mileff 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Mileff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Mileff. For the veterans among your Mileff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mileff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Mileff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mileff in 1963 was 75, and 97 in 1998.

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