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Millwee Name Meaning

Scottish (Galloway): altered form of McIlwee an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Bhuidhe (see McEvoy ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcelwee, Milloy, Millet, Millen, Miller, Millien, Mcilwee, Gillie

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Where is the Millwee family from?

You can see how Millwee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millwee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millwee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Millwee families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Millwee's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Millwee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millwee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millwee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millwee. 34% of Millwee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Millwee women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Switchman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Millwee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millwee 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Millwee. 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 265 military records available for the last name Millwee. For the veterans among your Millwee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millwee lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Millwee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Millwee in 1951 was 38, and 58 in 2004.

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