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Milbourne Name Meaning

English: variant of Milburn .

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


Similar surnames: Melbourne, Milburn, Kilburn, Bourne, Milton, Winburn, Colburn

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Where is the Milbourne family from?

You can see how Milbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Milbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Milbourne families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Milbourne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Milbourne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milbourne. 33% of Milbourne men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Milbourne women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milbourne were Laborer Farm and Maid. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Laborer Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Domestic
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Milbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milbourne 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 Milbourne. 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 Milbourne. For the veterans among your Milbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milbourne lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Milbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Milbourne in 1951 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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