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Milt Family History

Milt 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: Mill, Milz, Milk, Milo, Molt, Hilt, Wilt, Milot, Miltz, Gill

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Where is the Milt family from?

You can see how Milt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Milt families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Milt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Milt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milt 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 Milt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milt. 34% of Milt men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Milt women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Milt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milt 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Milt. 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 213 military records available for the last name Milt. For the veterans among your Milt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Milt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Milt in 1966 was 75, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milt 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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