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Millican Name Meaning

Irish (Antrim): variant of Milligan .

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


Similar surnames: Millikan, Mullican, Milliken, Millikin, Milliman, Mulligan, Millian

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Where is the Millican family from?

You can see how Millican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millican family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millican families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Millican families living in New Brunswick. This was about 54% of all the recorded Millican's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Millican families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millican surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Millican ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Millican. 60% of Millican men worked as an Engineer. .

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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

  • Engineer
    60%
  • Barrister
    40%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Millican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millican 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 Millican. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Millican. For the veterans among your Millican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millican lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Millican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Millican in 1945 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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