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Milch Family History

Milch Name Meaning

German:: metonymic occupational name for a seller of milk from Middle High German mil(i)ch ‘milk’. shortened form of Milich .

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


Similar surnames: Pilch, Milich, Milks, Zilch, Mitch, Mick, Kirch, Mill, Minch, Eisch

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Where is the Milch family from?

You can see how Milch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Milch families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Milch's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Milch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milch. 40% of Milch men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Milch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milch were Laborer and None. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • None
    16%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Milch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Milch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milch in 1957 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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