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Milia Family History

Milia Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from any of various minor places so named.

In some cases from a short feminine form of the personal name Emilio.

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


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Where is the Milia family from?

You can see how Milia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Milia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Milia families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Milia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Milia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milia 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 Milia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milia. 32% of Milia men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Milia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milia were Dyer and Machine Operator.

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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
    32%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Dyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

What Milia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milia 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Milia. 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 Milia. For the veterans among your Milia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Milia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Milia in 1963 was 58, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milia 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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