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Milhous Name Meaning

English: variant of Millhouse .

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


Similar surnames: Milhouse, Melhus, Milum, Milles, Matheus, Milson, Willows, Miles

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Where is the Milhous family from?

You can see how Milhous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milhous family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Milhous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 52 Milhous families living in Alabama. This was about 39% of all the recorded Milhous's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Milhous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milhous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milhous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milhous. 29% of Milhous men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Milhous women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milhous were Teacher and Housekeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milhous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milhous 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Milhous. 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 242 military records available for the last name Milhous. For the veterans among your Milhous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milhous lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Milhous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Milhous in 1951 was 42, and 82 in 2003.

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