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Millam Family History

Millam Surname Meaning

English: variant of Milham. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Millam family from?

You can see how Millam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Millam family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Millam's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Millam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millam 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 Millam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Millam. 35% of Millam men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Millam women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Millam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Millam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millam 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Millam. 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 342 military records available for the last name Millam. For the veterans among your Millam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millam lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Millam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Millam in 1961 was 34, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Millam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millam 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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