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Milsap Family History

Milsap Surname Meaning

English: variant of Millsap.

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


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Where is the Milsap family from?

You can see how Milsap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milsap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milsap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Milsap families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Milsap's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Milsap families in 1911.
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What did your Milsap ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Milsap. 86% of Milsap men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Milsap women worked as a Student.

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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
    86%
  • Farmers Son
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Milsap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Milsap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milsap 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Milsap. 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 544 military records available for the last name Milsap. For the veterans among your Milsap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milsap lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Milsap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Milsap in 1960 was 38, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milsap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milsap 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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