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Milhausen Family History

Milhausen 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: Milhouse, Millhouse, Wilshusen, Vilhauer, Willadsen, Holzhausen

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Where is the Milhausen family from?

You can see how Milhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Milhausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Milhausen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Milhausen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Milhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milhausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milhausen. 100% of Milhausen women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Milhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Milhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milhausen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Milhausen. 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 139 military records available for the last name Milhausen. For the veterans among your Milhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milhausen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Milhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Milhausen in 1971 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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