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Millege Family History

Millege 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: Milledge, Millage, Miller, Millet, Millen, Milley, Millett, Mollere

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Where is the Millege family from?

You can see how Millege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millege family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millege families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Millege family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Millege's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Millege families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millege surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millege. 60% of Millege men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Millege women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Millege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millege 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Millege. 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 21 military records available for the last name Millege. For the veterans among your Millege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millege lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Millege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Millege in 1961 was 70, and 40 in 1996.

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