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Milford Family History

Milford Name Meaning

English (mainly Devon): habitational name from any of the many places called Milford deriving from Old English myln ‘mill’ + ford ‘ford’. Irish (Antrim and Galway): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maolfhoghmhair ‘descendant of Maolgfhoghmhair’ a personal name meaning ‘chief of harvest’. The Irish name was first Anglicized as Mullover which was later assimilated to Milford. See also Palmer .

Similar surnames: Mulford, Wilford, Elford, Alford, Winford, Galford, Walford, Fulford

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Where is the Milford family from?

You can see how Milford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 8 Milford families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Milford's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Milford families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milford 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 Milford ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
21%
Laborer
20%
Salesman
5%
Truck Driver
5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer
9%
Clerk
8%
Teacher
8%
Cook
8%

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Census Records
There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Milford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milford 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Milford. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Milford. For the veterans among your Milford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Milford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milford 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Milford. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Milford. For the veterans among your Milford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Milford military records

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What is the average Milford lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Milford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Milford in 1941 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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