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Milnor Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Milner . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Minor, Milner, Millner, Ailor, Milnes, Miller, Milne, Tignor, Molner

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Where is the Milnor family from?

You can see how Milnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milnor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milnor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Milnor family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Milnor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Milnor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milnor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milnor. 29% of Milnor men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Milnor women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milnor were Farmer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Milnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milnor 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Milnor. 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 749 military records available for the last name Milnor. For the veterans among your Milnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milnor lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Milnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Milnor in 1954 was 25, and 67 in 2004.

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