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Miliken Family History

Miliken 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: Milliken, Millen, Milian, Wilken, Millien, Lilien, Mulliken, Milkey

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Where is the Miliken family from?

You can see how Miliken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miliken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miliken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Miliken families living in New Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Miliken's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Miliken families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miliken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miliken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miliken. 58% of Miliken men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miliken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miliken 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Miliken. 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 223 military records available for the last name Miliken. For the veterans among your Miliken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miliken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Miliken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Miliken in 1965 was 58, and 88 in 2001.

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