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Milon Name Meaning

French and Channel Islands (Jersey): from the oblique case form of the Old French personal name Miles a derivative of ancient Germanic Milo based on the element mil from mel ‘good generous’. French: from a shortened pet form of the personal name Émile (see Emile ).

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


Similar surnames: Malon, Mion, Pilon, Millon, Milot, Mixon, Miron, Milos, Molin, Moron

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Where is the Milon family from?

You can see how Milon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Milon families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Milon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Milon families in 1911.
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What did your Milon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Milon. 100% of Milon 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Milon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milon 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 Milon. 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 609 military records available for the last name Milon. For the veterans among your Milon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Milon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Milon in 1957 was 65, and 64 in 2004.

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