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Millions Family History

Millions 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: Million, Millirons, Millis, Millin, Fillion, Pillion, Mullins

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Where is the Millions family from?

You can see how Millions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millions family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Millions families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Millions families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Millions's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Millions families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millions 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 Millions ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Millions. 75% of Millions men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Millions women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Millions were Carpenter and 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
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Millions family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Millions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millions 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Millions. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Millions. For the veterans among your Millions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millions lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Millions life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Millions in 1967 was 92, and 47 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Millions

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millions 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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