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Milhans Family History

Milhans 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: Millan, Milan, Milas, Milian, Milano, Minhas, Miland, Milani, Milham

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Where is the Milhans family from?

You can see how Milhans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milhans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Milhans families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Milhans's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Milhans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milhans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milhans ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Milhans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milhans 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Milhans. 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 11 military records available for the last name Milhans. For the veterans among your Milhans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milhans lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Milhans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Milhans in 1973 was 92, and 97 in 2002.

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