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Millin Family History

Millin Name Meaning

Irish (Armagh and Antrim): variant of Millen English (Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire): Cotswold name perhaps simply a variant of Millen 2 or

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Millen, Mellon, Millien, Millis, Millan, Giblin, Fallin, Timlin

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Where is the Millin family from?

You can see how Millin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Millin families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Millin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Millin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millin 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 Millin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millin. 24% of Millin men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Millin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millin were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Millin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Millin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Millin. For the veterans among your Millin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Millin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Millin in 1959 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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