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Millier Name Meaning

variant of Millyard with loss of -d.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Miller, Milliner, Hillier, Millien, Millner, Willier, Millet, Willner

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Where is the Millier family from?

You can see how Millier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 44 Millier families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Millier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Millier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Couturier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Millier. 23% of Millier men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Millier women worked as a Couturier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millier were Commis and Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Commis
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturier
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Millier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Millier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 661 military records available for the last name Millier. For the veterans among your Millier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Millier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Millier in 1962 was 43, and 59 in 2003.

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