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Millian Family History

Millian Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Milián (see Milian) and perhaps also of Millán (see Millan).

Scottish (Midlothian and Lanarkshire): shortened form of McMillian.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Millian family from?

You can see how Millian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Millian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Millian families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Millian's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Millian families in 1911.
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What did your Millian ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Millian. 100% of Millian men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Millian women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Millian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Millian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millian 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Millian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Millian. For the veterans among your Millian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millian lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Millian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Millian in 1952 was 66, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millian 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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