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Milanovich Family History

Milanovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Milanović (see Milanovic).

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


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Where is the Milanovich family from?

You can see how Milanovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milanovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Milanovich families living in Michigan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Milanovich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Milanovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milanovich 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 Milanovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milanovich. 60% of Milanovich men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Milanovich women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milanovich were Loader and Bookkeeper.

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Hand Loader
    10%
  • Loader
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Messenger
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Milanovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Milanovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milanovich 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Milanovich. 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 251 military records available for the last name Milanovich. For the veterans among your Milanovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milanovich lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Milanovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Milanovich in 1945 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milanovich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milanovich 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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