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Milus Family History

Milus 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: Miles, Milos, Milas, Mikus, Mills, Milks, Milius, Minus, Milum, Mill

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Where is the Milus family from?

You can see how Milus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Milus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Milus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Milus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Milus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milus. 50% of Milus men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Milus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milus were Hand Loader and Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Hand Loader
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Milus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milus 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Milus. 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 189 military records available for the last name Milus. For the veterans among your Milus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Milus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Milus in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

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