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Milliser Family History

Milliser 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, Hilliker, Walliser

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Where is the Milliser family from?

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

What did your Milliser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milliser. 46% of Milliser 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
    46%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Partner
    19%
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Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Milliser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milliser 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Milliser. 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 145 military records available for the last name Milliser. For the veterans among your Milliser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milliser lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Milliser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Milliser in 1947 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

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