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Millhiser Family History

Millhiser 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: Milliner, Miller, Billiter, Millis, Hillier, Millhouse, Hilliker

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Where is the Millhiser family from?

You can see how Millhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millhiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Millhiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Millhiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Millhiser's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Millhiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millhiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millhiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Millhiser. 34% of Millhiser men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Restaurant Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Millhiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Millhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millhiser 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Millhiser. 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 84 military records available for the last name Millhiser. For the veterans among your Millhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millhiser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Millhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Millhiser in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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