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Millheim Family History

Millheim 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: Millham, Willhelm, Miller, Millet, Manheim, Hillesheim, Millen

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Where is the Millheim family from?

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

What did your Millheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Lapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millheim. 39% of Millheim men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Millheim women worked as a Lapper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lapper
    100%
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What Millheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Millheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millheim 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Millheim. 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 243 military records available for the last name Millheim. For the veterans among your Millheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Millheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Millheim in 1964 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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