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Milkie Family History

Milkie Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mielke or Milke surnames partly of Sorbian origin.

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


Similar surnames: Milke, Milkey, Milk, Mielke, Wilkie, Wilkin, Hilke, Miske, Mike

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Where is the Milkie family from?

You can see how Milkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milkie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milkie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Milkie families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Milkie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Milkie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Milkie. 100% of Milkie 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milkie 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Milkie. 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 236 military records available for the last name Milkie. For the veterans among your Milkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milkie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Milkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Milkie in 1967 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

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