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Milete Family History

Milete 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: Milette, Mileto, Miles, Millet, Milota, Miele, Milne, Minette, Minett

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Where is the Milete family from?

You can see how Milete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milete family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Milete families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Milete families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Milete's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Milete families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jewler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milete. 100% of Milete men worked as a Jewler. .

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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

  • Jewler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Milete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milete 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Milete. 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 20 military records available for the last name Milete. For the veterans among your Milete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milete lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Milete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Milete in 1975 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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