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Milavec Family History

Milavec Surname Meaning

Slovenian: habitational name for someone from the village of Milava in Inner Carniola itself probably named after muljava ‘pasture’.

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


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Where is the Milavec family from?

You can see how Milavec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milavec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Milavec families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Milavec's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Milavec families in 1920.
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What did your Milavec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milavec. 38% of Milavec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Milavec women worked as a Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Milavec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Milavec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milavec 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Milavec. 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 124 military records available for the last name Milavec. For the veterans among your Milavec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milavec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Milavec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Milavec in 1962 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milavec 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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