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Milland Family History

Milland 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, Millard, Gilland, Miland, Melland, Holland, Maitland, Calland

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Where is the Milland family from?

You can see how Milland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Milland family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Milland's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Milland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Milland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milland. 50% of Milland men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Milland women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milland were Farmer and Nurse. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milland 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Milland. 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 527 military records available for the last name Milland. For the veterans among your Milland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Milland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Milland in 1957 was 43, and 43 in 2001.

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