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Millow Family History

Millow 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: Willow, Milloy, Gillow, Mallow, Mellow, Billow, Dillow, Pillow

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Where is the Millow family from?

You can see how Millow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Millow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Millow families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Millow's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Millow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Millow. 45% of Millow men 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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Millow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millow 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Millow. 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 141 military records available for the last name Millow. For the veterans among your Millow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Millow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Millow in 1968 was 86, and 82 in 2002.

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