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Milor Family History

Milor 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: Milos, Milo, Minor, Miler, Milord, Milon, Ailor, Milnor, Milot, Miles

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Where is the Milor family from?

You can see how Milor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Milor families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Milor's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Milor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Milor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Milor. 43% of Milor men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Milor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Milor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milor 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Milor. 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 202 military records available for the last name Milor. For the veterans among your Milor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Milor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Milor in 1968 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milor 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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