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Millia Family History

Millia 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: Millis, Milia, Millin, Milla, Millian, Mallia, Millea, Mill, Miller

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Where is the Millia family from?

You can see how Millia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Millia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Millia families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Millia's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Millia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Pickle Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millia. 34% of Millia men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Millia women worked as a Pickle Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millia were Labor and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Agriculturist
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pickle Cutter
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Millia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millia 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Millia. 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 23 military records available for the last name Millia. For the veterans among your Millia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millia lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Millia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Millia in 1975 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

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