This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Milder family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Milder Family History

Milder Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Mulder. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of mild ‘kind generous’ + hēri ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Milder family from?

You can see how Milder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Milder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Milder families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Milder's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Milder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Milder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milder. 27% of Milder men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Milder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milder were Proprietor and Teacher.

View Census Data for Milder | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Milder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Milder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Milder

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Milder. 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.

View all Milder immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 728 military records available for the last name Milder. For the veterans among your Milder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Milder military records

You've only scratched the surface of Milder family history

Discover More

What is the average Milder lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Milder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Milder in 1953 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milder 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Milder family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial