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Milican Family History

Milican 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: Milian, Millican, Milich, Millan, Milan, Pelican, Milligan, Kilian

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Where is the Milican family from?

You can see how Milican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milican family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milican families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Milican families living in Georgia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Milican's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Milican families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milican 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 Milican ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Milican. 100% of Milican women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Milican family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milican 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Milican. 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 207 military records available for the last name Milican. For the veterans among your Milican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milican lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Milican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Milican in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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