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Milchman Family History

Milchman 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: Richman, Fischman, Tilghman, Millman, Marchman, Molchan, Nitchman

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Where is the Milchman family from?

You can see how Milchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milchman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Milchman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Milchman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Milchman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milchman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Milchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milchman 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Milchman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Milchman. For the veterans among your Milchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milchman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Milchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Milchman in 1966 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

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