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Milot Family History

Milot Name Meaning

French: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Milo based on the element mil from mel ‘good generous’. Compare Melott . English and Irish: variant of Millett . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Milon, Minot, Pilot, Amiot, Milk, Milota, Mikos, Filo, Mihok, Wilmot

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Where is the Milot family from?

You can see how Milot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Milot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 356 Milot families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Milot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Milot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Milot. 45% of Milot men worked as a Cultivateur and 30% of Milot women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milot were Boulanger and Tudiante. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Commis
    8%
  • Boulanger
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    30%
  • Servante
    30%
  • Commis
    20%
  • Tudiante
    20%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Milot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milot 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Milot. 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 733 military records available for the last name Milot. For the veterans among your Milot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milot lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Milot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Milot in 1950 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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