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Milnikel Family History

Milnikel 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: Minkel, Milliken, Winkel, Milne, Milliner, Finkel, Melnik, Milner

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Where is the Milnikel family from?

You can see how Milnikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milnikel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Milnikel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Milnikel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Milnikel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milnikel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milnikel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milnikel. 100% of Milnikel men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Milnikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milnikel 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Milnikel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Milnikel. For the veterans among your Milnikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milnikel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Milnikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Milnikel in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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