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Milsch Family History

Milsch 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: Milich, Misch, Malsch, Milch, Miksch, Mitsch, Miesch, Hirsch, Kirsch

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Where is the Milsch family from?

You can see how Milsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Milsch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Milsch families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Milsch's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Milsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Milsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milsch 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Milsch. 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 26 military records available for the last name Milsch. For the veterans among your Milsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milsch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milsch 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milsch

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