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Mils Family History

Mils 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: Miles, Mill, Milos, Hils, Milz, Milas, Milk, Mis, Mies, Mills

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Where is the Mils family from?

You can see how Mils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mils family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Mils families living in British Columbia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mils's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mils families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mils 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 Mils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mils. 32% of Mils men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Mils women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mils were Buyer and Typist.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Buyer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Typist
    16%

What Mils family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mils 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Mils. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mils. For the veterans among your Mils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mils lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Mils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mils in 1986 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mils

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mils 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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