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Millars Family History

Millars Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Millard, Villars, Pillars, Millar, Sillars, Hillary, Miller, Maillard

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Where is the Millars family from?

You can see how Millars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Millars families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Millars families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Millars's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Millars families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millars 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 Millars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Millars. 50% of Millars men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Millars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millars 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Millars. 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 20 military records available for the last name Millars. For the veterans among your Millars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millars lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Millars

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