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Millman Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a worker at a mill from Middle English mille milne ‘mill’ + man ‘man’. English: occupational name from Middle English mele ‘meal ground cereal’ + man ‘man’ presumably either a grinder or vendor of meal. Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Milman .

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


Similar surnames: Hillman, Mellman, Pillman, Mehlman, Willman, Zillman, Millen, Wildman

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Where is the Millman family from?

You can see how Millman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 69 Millman families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Millman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Millman families in 1911.
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What did your Millman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Millman. 59% of Millman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Millman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millman were Labourer and Shirtmaker. .

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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
    59%
  • Income
    9%
  • Agent
    6%
  • Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Shirtmaker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Millman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Millman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Millman. For the veterans among your Millman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Millman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Millman in 1943 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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