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Milligam Family History

Milligam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Milligan, William, Gilligan, Gilliam, Millian, Mulligan, Milliman

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Where is the Milligam family from?

You can see how Milligam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milligam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Milligam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Milligam families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Milligam's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Milligam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milligam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Milligam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milligam 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Milligam. 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 12 military records available for the last name Milligam. For the veterans among your Milligam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milligam lifespan?

Average Milligam life expectancy in 1977 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milligam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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