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Milliman Name Meaning

English (Devon): perhaps a variant of Millman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Milman, Billman, Tillman, Milligan, Millian, Sillman, Killman

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Where is the Milliman family from?

You can see how Milliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milliman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milliman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 40 Milliman families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Milliman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Milliman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milliman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milliman. 28% of Milliman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Milliman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milliman were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Milliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milliman 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Milliman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Milliman. For the veterans among your Milliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milliman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Milliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Milliman in 1954 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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