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Millins Family History

Millins Surname Meaning

variant of Millen with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Millins family from?

You can see how Millins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Millins family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Millins's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Millins families in 1911.
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What did your Millins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millins. 27% of Millins men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Millins women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millins were Foreman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Millins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millins 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Millins. 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 426 military records available for the last name Millins. For the veterans among your Millins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Millins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Millins in 1967 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

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