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Milkoff Family History

Milkoff 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: Minkoff, Milko, Malakoff, Midkiff, Markoff, Wolkoff, Wikoff, Milford

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Where is the Milkoff family from?

You can see how Milkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Milkoff family living in Alaska. This was about 20% of all the recorded Milkoff's in USA. Alaska and 4 other states had the highest population of Milkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milkoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Milkoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Milkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milkoff 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Milkoff. 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 41 military records available for the last name Milkoff. For the veterans among your Milkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milkoff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Milkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Milkoff in 1960 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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