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Millander Family History

Millander 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: Millender, Callander, Melander, Milliner, Molander, Mailander

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Where is the Millander family from?

You can see how Millander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millander family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Millander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Millander family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Millander's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Millander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Millander. 100% of Millander 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Millander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millander 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Millander. 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 40 military records available for the last name Millander. For the veterans among your Millander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millander lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Millander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Millander in 1959 was 53, and 60 in 2002.

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