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Milius Family History

Milius Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a short form of the Latin personal name Aemilius (see Milian).

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


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Where is the Milius family from?

You can see how Milius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milius family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Milius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Milius families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Milius's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Milius families in 1891.
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What did your Milius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milius. 41% of Milius men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Milius women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Milius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milius 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Milius. 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 610 military records available for the last name Milius. For the veterans among your Milius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milius lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Milius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Milius in 1953 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milius 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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