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Millais Family History

Millais Surname Meaning

perhaps from the surname Milliez which is frequently found in the Nord département France but of unknown origin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Millais family from?

You can see how Millais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millais family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Millais families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Millais families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Millais's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Millais families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millais 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 Millais ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Millais. 25% of Millais women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%
  • Independent Means
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Private Means
    25%

What Millais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Millais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millais 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Millais. 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 67 military records available for the last name Millais. For the veterans among your Millais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millais lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Millais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Millais in 1973 was 89, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millais 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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