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Millson Name Meaning

English (mainly Lincolnshire): variant of Melson .

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


Similar surnames: Millison, Milson, Tillson, Willson, Gillson, Milleson, Mills, Millon

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Where is the Millson family from?

You can see how Millson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 67 Millson families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Millson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Millson families in 1911.
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What did your Millson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Millson. 52% of Millson men worked as a 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
    52%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Millson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Millson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Millson. For the veterans among your Millson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Millson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Millson in 1957 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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